- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Lille's flagship fine arts museum with major European paintings, sculptures, antiquities, and relief maps in a grand palace setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 07
$6
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$10
Fastest journey on Sep 07
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
1 h 54 m
Buses on Sep 07
12
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Antwerp to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Lille will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
On Mon, Sep 07, we found 12 buses from Antwerp to Lille, including 12 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 07 the direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Mon, Sep 07 the slowest buses will take 2 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.
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83133
51122
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Lille:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Lille costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 1h 30m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:01AM | Arrival Time 01:46AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:01PM | Arrival Time 12:31AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Lille buses for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) | 2h15 | 8:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h50 | 9:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 2h56 | 2:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 7 | |||||
1610 | 12:01 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h45 | 1:46 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h55 | 7:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 2h45 | 1:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51122 | 11:50 AM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 2h40 | 2:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 2h45 | 2:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
83133 | 3:40 PM Antwerpen, P+R Luchtbal | 3h15 | 6:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 2h20 | 6:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1658 | 4:05 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 1h45 | 5:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) | 2h45 | 7:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Antwerp to Lille run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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.
Lille's flagship fine arts museum with major European paintings, sculptures, antiquities, and relief maps in a grand palace setting.
Contemporary art museum near Lille known for major modern collections, sculpture park, and strong temporary exhibitions.
Art and industry museum in nearby Roubaix, housed in a former swimming pool and famous for its atmospheric displays and design collections.
Lille's old town charms with cobbled lanes, Flemish façades, boutiques, and a lively atmosphere ideal for wandering and photography.
Long green park beside the citadel, popular for jogging, picnics, boating, and easy walks close to the center.
Large central square linking transport, shopping, and historic sights; a practical hub and one of the city's busiest meeting points.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew simmered with dark beer and bread. It is a signature dish of Lille and northern France, reflecting the region's brewing heritage.
A crisp tart made with Maroilles cheese, a strong local cow's milk cheese from the region. It is one of the most emblematic savory specialties around Lille.
Mussels served with fries, popular in Lille brasseries and during the Braderie. The dish reflects the city's Belgian influence and long-standing regional food culture.
Michelin-starred dining in Old Lille with polished modern French cuisine and seasonal tasting menus. Refined service in an intimate fine-dining room.
Popular estaminet serving regional northern dishes and local beers in a warm, rustic interior. A strong choice for traditional Lille comfort food.
Renowned pastry salon and tea room famous for Lille stuffed waffles and elegant sweets. A classic stop for local pastry heritage in a refined setting.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable and many sights are low-cost.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, round up taxis, and leave small change in cafes.
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Gare Lille Europe -> Lille Flandres, Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp 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 Antwerp to Lille buses use the Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) to Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) station pair, with some services arriving at Lille, Gare Europe. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station premises.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
Available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats): Elevators, ramps.
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) is 3 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem). ATMs are available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem).
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem).
Available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem): Wheelchair accessible areas.
Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) is 4 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage). ATMs are available at Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage).
Ticket office support is available at Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage).
Available at Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerp, P+R Luchtbal (Entrance of the parking garage): Wheelchair accessible parking available.
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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