- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
One of France’s largest fine-arts museums outside Paris, known for major European paintings, sculptures, and relief maps.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Courtrai to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Courtrai to Lille will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 31 trains that leave Courtrai for Lille on Fri, Jun 19, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 37 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.
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3209 · 930
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19742Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Courtrai to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Courtrai to Lille:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Courtrai to Lille costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 44m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€6) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.10 (€-0.90). The journey takes 44m versus 36m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Courtrai to Lille trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19702 | 6:14 AM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 6:51 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19702 | 6:14 AM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 6:51 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19704 | 7:14 AM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 7:51 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19704 | 7:14 AM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 7:51 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
3207 · 19912 | 7:38 AM Kortrijk | 0h56 | 8:34 AM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
19740 | 8:14 AM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 8:51 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19740 | 8:14 AM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 8:51 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
3208 · 929 | 8:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h14 | 9:52 AM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
19710+ 43911 | 9:14 AM Kortrijk | 0h56 | 10:10 AM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
3209 · 930 | 9:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h14 | 10:52 AM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
3210 · 931 | 10:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h14 | 11:52 AM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
19714+ 43912 | 11:14 AM Kortrijk | 0h56 | 12:10 PM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
3211 · 932 | 11:38 AM Kortrijk | 1h16 | 12:54 PM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
19716 | 1:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 1:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19716 | 1:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 1:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19718 | 2:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 2:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19718 | 2:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 2:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19720 | 3:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 3:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19720 | 3:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 3:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19736 | 4:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 4:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19736 | 4:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 4:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19742 | 5:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 5:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19742 | 5:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 5:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19744 | 6:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 6:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19744 | 6:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 6:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19726 | 7:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 7:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19726 | 7:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 7:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19728 | 8:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 8:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19728 | 8:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 8:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19730 | 9:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 9:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
19730 | 9:14 PM Kortrijk | 0h37 | 9:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Courtrai to Lille run on average 15 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 16 miles (26 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 16 miles (26 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 10:09 PM |
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One of France’s largest fine-arts museums outside Paris, known for major European paintings, sculptures, and relief maps.
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Elegant square beside the opera house and Vieille Bourse, known for classic city views and lively central atmosphere.
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