- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Amsterdam will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 18 buses that leave Lille for Amsterdam on Mon, Jun 15, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
1659
1671
83134
1563
1663
FlixBus
1563
1659
1663
2611Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Lille to Amsterdam:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Amsterdam costing on average $99 (€80).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (3h 42m by bus vs 3h 46m by car) and save roughly $41 (€33) compared to fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $66 (€53)). 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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:49AM | Arrival Time 07:56AM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Amsterdam buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h20 | 5:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h45 | 5:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h40 | 5:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h20 | 5:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h45 | 6:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h45 | 7:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2611 | 1:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 4h10 | 6:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1683 | 2:20 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h50 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1609 | 2:49 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h07 | 7:56 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h15 | 2:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1563 | 10:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 3h45 | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 4h45 | 4:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h10 | 5:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1659 | 1:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 4h05 | 5:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 6h00 | 7:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1663 | 3:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 4h09 | 7:59 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h30 | 9:40 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
83134 | 6:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 5h10 | 11:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1671 | 7:25 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 4h25 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lille to Amsterdam run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 9m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Holds the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, with essential context on his life, influences, and artistic development.
The historic canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. Deeply moving and one of the city’s most important memorial museums.
A beloved canal-side neighborhood with narrow streets, independent shops, brownstone charm, and one of the best atmospheres for wandering.
The Nine Streets is a compact, photogenic shopping and strolling area crossing the canals, popular for boutiques, facades, and classic views.
Amsterdam’s most famous urban park, ideal for walks, cycling, and relaxing, with lawns, ponds, and lively local energy in good weather.
A classic Dutch mash of potatoes with vegetables such as kale, endive, or sauerkraut, often served in winter and closely tied to home-style cooking.
Thick Dutch split pea soup with vegetables and usually smoked sausage or pork, traditionally eaten on cold days and valued as hearty comfort food.
Deep-fried crispy balls filled with a rich ragout, commonly enjoyed in Amsterdam bars with mustard as a beloved borrel snack.
Refined Michelin-starred destination for contemporary Dutch fine dining, known for seasonal ingredients and elegant canal-side ambiance.
Established casual restaurant specializing in classic Dutch comfort food, popular for an accessible introduction to local cuisine.
Well-known Dutch restaurant with a cozy, eclectic interior, famous for traditional home-style dishes such as stamppot and stews.
Amsterdam is pricey by Dutch standards. Hotels and dining cost more than in many other cities, though transit and snacks stay manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Taxis are often rounded up; tipping in cafes is optional.
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Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) -> Amsterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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