How to get from Brussels to Lille

Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Lille. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 91 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.

91 km

Which way suits you?

Transport	Observed fare	Duration and scope	Detail
Train	€37Reading date not recorded	4h 46m2 transfers	See Train details
Bus	€4Omio catalogue, Sep 9	1h 20mdirect	See Bus details

Train€37Reading date not recorded
4h 46m · 2 transfersSee Train details
Bus€4Omio catalogue, Sep 9
1h 20m · directSee Bus details

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

Brussels to Lille: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€71h 20m · direct · bus

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Brussels → Lillebus
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h 20m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

The observed fares belong to earlier dates.

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Which date should you go?

The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.

September 2026

October 2026

5 Mon€9

Departures from Brussels to Lille

FlixBus runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:35 and the last at 22:35.

Operator	Departures a day	First	Last
FlixBusbus	17	00:35	22:35
BlaBlaCar Busbus	2	04:35	11:30

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

Bus· 50m€4Book
Train· 32m€20Book

Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9

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Operators seen on these journeys

BlaBlaCar BusBrussels-Lille, Bruges-LilleBook →Airport Express + metroBrussels Airport-AntwerpBook →

SNCBAntwerp-BrugesBook →

On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Airport Express + metro, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Brussels to Lille works

Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Brussels to Lille, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.

Brussels to Lille: common questions

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

The most useful route takes about 1h 20m by bus, with no transfer.

How far is Lille from Brussels?

About 91 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Brussels to Lille cost?

On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €7 to €9. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.

Which operators run Brussels to Lille?

On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Airport Express + metro, SNCB.

Can you get from Brussels to Lille without flying?

Yes. A ground route by train takes about 32m.

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

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.