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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
€19
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
5 h 6 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from The Hague to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from The Hague to Lille will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 5 buses that leave The Hague for Lille on Tue, Aug 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 100 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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 train as it is the most popular option from The Hague to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price | €44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from The Hague to Lille:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague to Lille costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 4h 57m versus 1h 38m 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 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
The table below shows live departures for The Hague to Lille buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:40 PM The Hague | 4h00 | 10:40 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:30 PM The Hague | 4h55 | 3:25 AM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM The Hague | 4h00 | 2:55 AM Lille - Europe Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 PM The Hague | 4h55 | 4:20 AM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
![]() | 9:40 AM The Hague | 5h15 | 2:55 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 PM The Hague | 6h50 | 7:25 PM Lille - Europe Train Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:05 PM The Hague | 4h30 | 8:35 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from The Hague to Lille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 7:15 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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