What is the cheapest way to get from Ghent to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Lille is to bus which costs €10 - €15 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ghent to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Lille is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Lille. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Lille Eikenlaan via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 and Vorselaar Dorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Lille. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Herentals via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Ghent to Lille?

The distance between Ghent and Lille is 96 km. The road distance is 92.3 km.

How do I travel from Ghent to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Ghent to Lille without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €17 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Ghent to Lille?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Ghent to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Lille bus from?

Ghent to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Lille train from?

Ghent to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Lille?

The best way to get from Ghent to Lille is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €15 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Ghent to Lille bus arrive?

Ghent to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Ghent to Lille train arrive?

Ghent to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Berchem station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Lille is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Ghent to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 423+ hotels available in Lille.

Ghent to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ghent to Lille by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Herentalstrain S33 / ...
2h 21m
€17–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 to Vorselaar Dorpbus X42
2h 59m
€11–14
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 1 to Vorselaar Dorpbus X42
2h 35m
€16–26
Drive 92.3 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Lillecar 92.3 km
1h
€15–21

Ghent to Lille by train and bus

133Weekly Services

2h 21mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.1 km
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Lille, Belgium?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille Eikenlaan via Anvers-Berchem, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille Eikenlaan via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2, and Vorselaar Dorp in around 2h 59m.

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