There are 4 ways to get from Maasmechelen to Lille by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Maasmechelen Centrum to Hasselt Station perron 14bus X44
- Take the train from Hasselt to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3h 18m€36–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to Lillebus N870 / ...
5h 18m€18–31Drive 214.4 km
- Drive from Maasmechelen to Lillecar 214.4 km
2h 19m€34–49Train
- Take the train from Genk to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3h 34m€41–63
Maasmechelen to Lille by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maasmechelen to Lille is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Maasmechelen to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Maasmechelen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Maasmechelen Centrum and arriving at Lille via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Maasmechelen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Genk and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Maasmechelen and Lille is 222 km. The road distance is 214.4 km.
The best way to get from Maasmechelen to Lille without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 18m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Maasmechelen to Lille, including transfers.
Maasmechelen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Maasmechelen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Genk station.
The best way to get from Maasmechelen to Lille is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Maasmechelen, Belgium and Lille, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maasmechelen Centrum to Lille Europe via Genk Station perron 12, Genk, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 34m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Hasselt to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Genk to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Maasmechelen Centrum to Hasselt Station perron 14
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
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Booking & Getting There
Maasmechelen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Maasmechelen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maasmechelen to Lille is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Maasmechelen to Lille.
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