There are 5 ways to get from Valenciennes to Lille by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, or car
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 Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
4h 28m€40–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Valenciennes - University to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 4m€18–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Valenciennes - University to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
5h 1m€21–38Drive 167.3 km
- Drive from Valenciennes to Lillecar 167.3 km
2h 5m€26–38Train
- Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
5h 4m€38–75
Valenciennes to Lille by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valenciennes to Lille is to bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Valenciennes to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Valenciennes to Lille. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes - University and arriving at Lille Eikenlaan via Brussels - Midi Train Station, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 and Vorselaar Dorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Valenciennes to Lille. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes and arriving at Herentals via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Valenciennes and Lille is 224 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Lille without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 28m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Valenciennes to Lille, including transfers.
Valenciennes to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valenciennes - University station.
Valenciennes to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Lille is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 28m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €29 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Valenciennes, France and Lille, Belgium?
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Lille Eikenlaan via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valenciennes - University to Lille Eikenlaan via Brussels - Midi Train Station, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2, and Vorselaar Dorp in around 6h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Valenciennes - University to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Valenciennes - University to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Valenciennes to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Valenciennes to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valenciennes to Lille is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Valenciennes to Lille.
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