- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
One of France’s largest fine-arts museums outside Paris, known for major European paintings, sculptures, and relief maps.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Lille will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 22 buses that leave Amsterdam for Lille on Tue, Jul 07, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 07 the direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jul 07 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1666
1610
1658
1682
1662
1666
FlixBus
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FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lille:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lille costing on average $97 (€80).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 11m.
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€22) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 3h 53m versus 3h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 01:46AM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Lille buses for today, Monday, July 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h45 | 4:20 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 5h25 | 12:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 6h05 | 2:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h35 | 2:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 5h35 | 3:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 4h10 | 2:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h05 | 3:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1662 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h20 | 2:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1682 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h55 | 3:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h45 | 6:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1658 | 1:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h20 | 5:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h25 | 8:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 5h25 | 9:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 4h55 | 9:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h20 | 9:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1666 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h45 | 8:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 3h50 | 9:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h15 | 10:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1610 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h01 | 1:46 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h40 | 2:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 5h15 | 2:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1612 | 10:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h50 | 2:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Lille run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.
One of France’s largest fine-arts museums outside Paris, known for major European paintings, sculptures, and relief maps.
A renowned museum in a converted Art Deco swimming pool in nearby Roubaix, popular for art, design, and its striking interior.
Major modern and contemporary art museum in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, valued for its sculpture park and strong avant-garde collection.
The city’s most charming historic quarter, filled with Flemish façades, boutiques, and atmospheric streets ideal for wandering.
Lille’s central square and natural starting point, surrounded by landmark architecture and lively urban activity.
Elegant square facing the opera house and Vieille Bourse, popular for classic city views and photography.
A classic stew of beef slowly braised in dark regional beer, often slightly sweet-sour and usually served with fries. It is one of the signature dishes of French Flanders around Lille.
A hearty northern specialty of bread topped with ham, covered in melted cheddar with beer and mustard, then baked and often served with fries. It is especially associated with Lille brasseries.
A traditional Flemish terrine of different meats set in jelly and typically served cold with fries. It is a regional specialty widely found in Lille and nearby towns.
A respected modern Flemish restaurant highlighting northern French ingredients with creative seasonal cooking. Stylish but relaxed, and one of Lille’s standout dining addresses.
Lille’s historic tea room and pastry house, celebrated for its iconic filled waffles and elegant Belle Époque atmosphere. Ideal for breakfast, tea, or dessert.
A well-known Old Lille restaurant specializing in mussels, fries, and other northern classics. Casual, busy, and popular for a classic local meal.
Moderate by French standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for great service; small change for cafés, bars, and taxis is appreciated, not required.
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Lille Europe, Boulevard De Turin, Lille -> Lille Flandres, Lille City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Lille by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Lille buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) station pair, with some services arriving at Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking). Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
Lille, Gare Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Gare Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Express (in the station), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Gare Europe.
Available at Lille, Gare Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Gare Europe: Elevators, ramps.
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