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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres
Cheapest price on Sep 02
€22
Average ticket price on Sep 02
€28
Fastest journey on Sep 02
34 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
1 h 51 m
Trains on Sep 02
4
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 4 trains from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres, including 4 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.
6:42 AM2h10Brussels Airport8:52 AMLille Flandres€221One-way0 transfers
11:05 AM0h34Brussels Airport11:39 AMLille Flandres€271One-way0 transfers- 8:42 AM2h10Brussels Airport10:52 AMLille Flandres€301One-way0 transfers
- 8:24 AM2h28Brussels Airport10:52 AMLille Flandres€331One-way0 transfers
- 11:05 AM0h34Brussels Airport11:39 AMLille Flandres€271One-way0 transfers
- 8:42 AM2h10Brussels Airport10:52 AMLille Flandres€301One-way0 transfers
- 6:42 AM2h10Brussels Airport8:52 AMLille Flandres€221One-way0 transfers
- 8:24 AM2h28Brussels Airport10:52 AMLille Flandres€331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€29 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres costing on average €29.
Other travel options to Lille Flandres take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-18.26. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres train times
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:42 AM Brussels Airport | 2h10 | 8:52 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:24 AM Brussels Airport | 2h28 | 10:52 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:42 AM Brussels Airport | 2h10 | 10:52 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:05 AM Brussels Airport | 0h34 | 11:39 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres
Belgium
France
Trains from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 11:17. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 6:30 AM |
Last train 11:17 AM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Intercity, SNCB | BUS, TGV from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres trainsIntercity, SNCB | BUS, TGV trains will get you between Brussels Airport and Lille Flandres from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille Flandres, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres
Most Brussels Airport to Lille Flandres trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Lille-Europe station pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels Airport and Lille Flandres train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Lille Flandres from Lille city centre
Lille Flandres train station facilities and services
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
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