- 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 Oct 22
$9
Average ticket price on Oct 22
$19
Fastest journey on Oct 22
1 h
Average journey duration on Oct 22
1 h 3 m
Buses on Oct 22
2
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ghent to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Lille will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 2 buses from Ghent to Lille, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct buses cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest buses will take 1 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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1682Buses from Ghent to Lille run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ghent to Lille.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Lille buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 2:00 PM Ghent | 1h00 | 3:00 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
1682 | 2:35 PM Gent, Ghent | 1h05 | 3:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Most Ghent to Lille buses use the Gent, Ghent to Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Gent, Ghent is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent, Ghent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Gent, Ghent. ATMs are available at Gent, Ghent.
Ticket office support is available at Gent, Ghent.
Available at Gent, Ghent: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent, Ghent: Limited accessibility features for disabled persons.
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.
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