There are 5 ways to get from Meerssen to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Meerssen to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 19m€51–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to Lillebus N870 / ...
4h 53m€22–34Drive 234.8 km
- Drive from Meerssen to Lillecar 234.8 km
2h 21m€44–63Train
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
5h 7m€41–73Bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
- Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 6582
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus flibco 437
5h 43m€40–74
Meerssen to Lille by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Meerssen to Lille is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Meerssen to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Meerssen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Meerssen, Montfortlaan and arriving at Lille via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Meerssen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Meerssen and arriving at Lille Europe via Aachen, Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Meerssen and Lille is 298 km. The road distance is 234.8 km.
The best way to get from Meerssen to Lille without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 19m and costs €50 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Meerssen to Lille, including transfers.
Meerssen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Meerssen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Meerssen station.
The best way to get from Meerssen to Lille is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 19m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Meerssen, Netherlands and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Meerssen to Lille Europe via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Meerssen to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Meerssen to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €8–13
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Meerssen to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Flibco
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Booking & Getting There
Meerssen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Meerssen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meerssen to Lille is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Meerssen to Lille.
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