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Hergé Museum
Hergé Museum celebrates the creator of Tintin with inventive design, original artwork, and broad appeal beyond comics fans.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bruges to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bruges to Lille will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bruges for Lille on Sun, Aug 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Lille:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Lille costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 33m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 35m by bus vs 2h 2m by car) and save roughly $4 compared to fuel and tolls ($11 vs $16). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Bruges to Lille buses for tomorrow, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:20 PM Bruges | 1h35 | 1:55 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Bruges | 1h35 | 2:55 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bruges to Lille run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:55, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 2:55 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Most Bruges to Lille buses use the Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West to Antwerpen, Borsbeeksebrug (Berchem) station pair. Use this guide to compare Bruges and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West is 1 km from Bruges city centre. Public transport options include:
Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West. ATMs are available at Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
Ticket office support is available at Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West.
Available at Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West: Station is accessible with ramps and guidance.
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