There are 5 ways to get from Rouen to Lille by train (Eurostar), 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
best- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
6h 8m€132–252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 41m€33–60Drive 384.5 km
- Drive from Rouen to Lillecar 384.5 km
4h 17m€60–86Train via Lille
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
7h 13m€71–139Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rouen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
8h 31m€42–73
Rouen to Lille by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Lille is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rouen to Lille is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop and arriving at Lille Gierlebaan via Lille - Europe Train Station and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Herentals via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Rouen and Lille is 539 km. The road distance is 384.5 km.
The best way to get from Rouen to Lille without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €130 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Rouen to Lille, including transfers.
Rouen to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop station.
Rouen to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
The best way to get from Rouen to Lille is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Rouen, France and Lille, Belgium?
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Eikenlaan via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, Anvers-Central, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille Gierlebaan via Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 in around 7h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Brussels-Nord to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rouen to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rouen to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Rouen to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Lille is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Rouen to Lille.
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