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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Premier fine arts complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections, essential for understanding Belgian and European art.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Brussels will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 22 buses that leave Lille for Brussels on Fri, Jul 17, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 94 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
FlixBus
50345
50918
50458
FlixBus
50448
50458
FlixBus
50918
50345Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Brussels:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Brussels costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 27m 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, flibco, Flibco, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa.
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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Brussels buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flibco | 5:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h35 | 7:05 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h40 | 9:25 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 9:15 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h40 | 10:55 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 11:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h40 | 12:40 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50458 | 11:50 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h20 | 1:10 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50428 | 12:25 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h30 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 12:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h40 | 2:10 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h35 | 2:10 PM Bruxelles, Rue de France (Brussel-Zuid/Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3274 | 12:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h30 | 2:25 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:15 PM Lille, Gare Europe | 2h30 | 3:45 PM Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 1:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h40 | 3:25 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h30 | 3:45 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 3:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h40 | 4:55 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50345 | 4:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h30 | 5:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h45 | 6:00 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50918 | 5:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h25 | 7:20 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 6:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h45 | 7:45 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 7:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h35 | 9:20 PM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h25 | 1:40 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50448 | 1:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h20 | 3:05 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 2:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h35 | 4:05 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Flibco | 4:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1h35 | 5:35 AM Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lille to Brussels run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 58 miles (94 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 58 miles (94 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
Premier fine arts complex with Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections, essential for understanding Belgian and European art.
Dedicated to surrealist René Magritte, this popular museum presents major works and context for one of Belgium’s most celebrated artists.
Leading comic art museum in a Horta-designed building, highlighting Tintin, the Smurfs, and Belgium’s influential comics culture.
Grand square at Brussels’ heart, lined with ornate guildhalls and lively events, perfect for first-time visitors and evening atmosphere.
Large urban park with the triumphal arch, museums, and wide lawns, excellent for walking, picnics, and classic city photographs.
Popular hilltop viewpoint and garden terrace with one of the best panoramas over central Brussels, especially at sunset.
Mussels steamed with white wine, celery and onion, often served with fries. A Brussels brasserie classic, especially popular in mussel season.
Double-fried potato fries, traditionally served in paper cones with sauces. They are a point of national pride and central to everyday Belgian street food.
A rich beef and onion stew braised with Belgian dark beer. It is a beloved comfort dish found in traditional Brussels restaurants.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant by chef Karen Torosyan, celebrated for pâté en croûte and inventive fine dining in an intimate setting.
Elegant Belle Époque brasserie serving refined Belgian classics, seafood and game in a grand old-world dining room.
Famous casual stop for Brussels waffles with many toppings. Popular, fast-moving and central for a classic sweet local treat.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels can be pricey, but dining and transit are manageable for most tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Brussels South (Gare du Midi) -> Brussels Central Station, Brussels
There are 6 to 13 daily bus departures from Lille to Brussels. Buses are direct, making no stops along the way. Traveling by bus from Lille to Brussels is convenient and easy with departures scheduled around midnight as well as from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Buses along this route are operated by major European bus company FlixBus. The bus from Lille to Brussels takes between 1 hour and 25 minutes and 1 hour and 45 minutes to make the 65-mile journey.
The bus from Lille to Brussels is direct and takes 1 hour and 25 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Buses are direct and the fastest buses are often the overnight buses that depart around midnight. Travel duration depends on traffic conditions, which vary throughout the year. Traffic can be congested during the peak mid-year travel season. The route uses mostly highways traveling slightly northeast toward Brussels.
There are between 6 and 13 daily buses from Lille to Brussels. Every day at just after midnight there is a nighttime departure to Brussels, and on busier weekdays there is an additional nighttime departure at just before 2:00 a.m. There are up to 11 additional routes scheduled for departure every day, from about 6:00 a.m. to around 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and weekends. Departures are clustered around the morning and are at their most frequent until 9:30 a.m., when there are 1 to 2 mid-morning, early afternoon, and evening departures.
Departure bus station: Buses from Lille to Brussels depart from Lille Bus Station, known locally as Boulevard de Turin. Lille Bus Station is 1.3 miles northeast of Lille city center. This distance is best covered via taxi or on foot. The station services FlixBus and other bus companies for trips around nearby European countries including Belgium, The Netherlands, and Germany. Lille Bus Station is small with limited facilities.
Arrival bus stations: Buses from Lille to Brussels arrive at Brussels North Station, known locally as Gare de Bruxelles Nord, or Brussels South Station, known locally as Gare du Midi. Brussels North Station is 0.9 miles north of central Brussels. It is equipped with luggage lockers for rent, restaurants, bars, and a ticket office. Brussels South Station is 1.2 miles southwest of central Brussels and offers dining and shopping amenities. Both stations are wheelchair-accessible and offer services to passengers with limited mobility. Accessibility and mobility services are available 24/7, but this must be booked 24 hours in advance of travel.
FlixBus operates buses from Lille to Brussels. FlixBus is a German-owned transport company offering budget bus routes all across Europe and the United States. It travels to major European cities as well as smaller towns and tourist attractions.
FlixBus offers up to 13 daily buses from Lille to Brussels, with durations of 1 hour and 25 to 1 hour and 45 minutes. There are no stops along the way as all FlixBus services between Lille to Brussels are direct along highways. Travel time is, however, subject to traffic conditions. Buses arrive at either Brussels North or Brussels South Station. Brussels South Station is slightly closer, so bus journeys to this station are 15 to 20 minutes shorter.
There are numerous services on board FlixBus buses from Lille to Brussels. FlixBus offers free WiFi along this route, as well as power outlets, and restrooms for travelers' convenience. There are no cabin classes on board FlixBus buses, but passengers can reserve seats for a more comfortable experience, such as extra-legroom seating or front-row seating with panoramic views. Passengers can travel with 1 piece of hold luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage which can be stored in overhead racks or under your seat. Hold luggage dimensions must not exceed 80 x 50 x 30 cm/ 31 x 19 x 11 in, and its weight must not exceed 20 kg/ 44 lbs. Hand luggage dimensions cannot exceed 42 x 30 x 18 cm/ 16.5 x 11 x 7 in, and its weight must not exceed 7 kg/ 15 lbs. Standard-size bikes are permitted as long as they weigh under 20 kg/ 44 lbs. Pets are not allowed on board, unless they are guide dogs or legal companion dogs. Those traveling with a dog must let FlixBus know at least 36 hours in advance of travel.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Brussels 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 Brussels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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