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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
$18
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Lille will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 5 buses that leave Düsseldorf for Lille on Sat, Aug 01, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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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50449 · 4743Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Lille:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Lille costing on average $83 (€67).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $61 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€33). The journey takes 4h 10m versus 1h 50m 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 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Lille buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:40 AM Düsseldorf | 6h45 | 5:25 PM Lille - Europe Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:05 PM Düsseldorf | 7h30 | 7:35 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Düsseldorf | 5h05 | 6:20 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Düsseldorf | 5h05 | 9:20 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Düsseldorf | 5h55 | 10:55 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Düsseldorf | 10h40 | 3:50 AM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:55 PM Düsseldorf | 6h25 | 2:20 AM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Düsseldorf | 6h10 | 3:55 AM Lille - Europe Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 3h30 | 1:45 PM Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Düsseldorf to Lille run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:40, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 7:40 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Most Düsseldorf to Lille buses use the Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf to Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats) station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km), Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
Available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
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