- Must visit
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major fine arts complex covering Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city's most important museum visits for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lille Flandres for Brussels Airport on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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 Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Brussels Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
You'll arrive about -1h -16m sooner (1h 53m by bus vs 1h 37m by car) and save roughly $-1.39 (€-1.14) compared to fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $13 (€11)). 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 FlixBus, flibco, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:05 AM Lille Flandres | 2h20 | 7:25 AM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 AM Lille Flandres | 2h05 | 7:50 AM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Lille Flandres | 2h05 | 8:50 AM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Lille Flandres | 2h20 | 5:30 PM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Lille Flandres | 2h20 | 6:30 PM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:20 PM Lille Flandres | 2h20 | 1:40 AM Brussels Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Major fine arts complex covering Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city's most important museum visits for art lovers.
Dedicated to René Magritte with a substantial collection of works and archives. A signature Brussels museum and especially popular with first-time visitors.
Large transport museum in Cinquantenaire Park with classic cars, Belgian motoring history, and rotating exhibitions. A strong museum choice for a layover trip into Brussels.
Landscaped cultural hill linking the upper and lower city, known for gardens, museums, and one of Brussels' classic skyline viewpoints.
Historic covered shopping arcade with elegant glass roofing and a very photogenic interior. Popular for architecture, strolling, and social-media shots.
Elegant square known for antiques, architecture, and an upscale historic atmosphere. A pleasant area for walking between central landmarks.
Belgium’s classic pairing of mussels and fries, often cooked with white wine, celery, and herbs. It is one of the country’s most iconic traditional meals.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slowly braised with Belgian beer. It is a comforting regional specialty with deep, sweet-savory flavor.
A traditional Brussels-style mash of potatoes with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach. It is a simple, hearty local comfort dish.
Historic Brussels brewery and tasting venue known for traditional lambic and gueuze beers. Atmospheric and deeply rooted in local brewing heritage.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant historic setting.
Well-known traditional eatery serving generous Belgian comfort food such as carbonnade and stoemp. Casual atmosphere with strong local character.
Airport prices are higher than in central Brussels. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals usually cost more than city averages.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up.
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