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Compare train and bus for Lille to Amsterdam
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m 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 $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Amsterdam costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (3h 43m by bus vs 3h 46m by car) and save roughly $45 compared to fuel and tolls ($22 vs $67). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Amsterdam
How to get from Lille to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 156310:30 AM3h45Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)2:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 156310:30 AM3h45Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)2:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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18591:30 PM2h44Lille-Europe4:14 PMAmsterdam Zuid$1081One-way1 transfer
Other options
19711+95358:09 AM3h45Lille Flandres11:54 AMAmsterdam Zuid$781One-way1 transfer- 19715+955112:09 PM3h45Lille Flandres3:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid$781One-way1 transfer
- 19701+95317:09 AM3h45Lille Flandres10:54 AMAmsterdam Zuid$781One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:05 PM4h45Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)4:50 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$141One-way0 transfers- FlixBus12:05 PM5h10Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)5:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$141One-way0 transfers
- 16111:55 AM4h10Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)6:05 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$151One-way0 transfers
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KL20086:15 AM6h55Lille Flandres1:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8541One-way1 transfer- 5202+AF16406:15 AM6h55Lille Flandres1:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8541One-way1 transfer
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AF54766:15 AM9h30Lille Flandres3:45 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Amsterdam:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Amsterdam costing on average $84.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, TER | SNCF, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Regional, EuroCity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 17 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
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