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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major fine arts complex covering Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city's most important museum visits for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 20 trains that leave Lille Flandres for Brussels Airport on Thu, Jun 18, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 34 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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9854Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m 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 Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Brussels Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 1h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9852 | 9:09 AM Lille-Europe | 0h34 | 9:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9890 | 9:09 AM Lille-Europe | 0h34 | 9:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9110 | 9:30 AM Lille-Europe | 0h35 | 10:05 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9110+ 2307 | 9:30 AM Lille-Europe | 1h17 | 10:47 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9884 | 10:26 AM Lille-Europe | 0h35 | 11:01 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9886 | 10:26 AM Lille-Europe | 0h35 | 11:01 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9116 | 11:27 AM Lille-Europe | 0h38 | 12:05 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9854 | 11:37 AM Lille-Europe | 0h34 | 12:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9126 | 1:30 PM Lille-Europe | 0h35 | 2:05 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9862 | 2:52 PM Lille-Europe | 0h34 | 3:26 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9132 | 3:30 PM Lille-Europe | 0h36 | 4:06 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9866 | 5:09 PM Lille-Europe | 0h34 | 5:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9140 | 5:30 PM Lille-Europe | 0h35 | 6:05 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9148 | 7:30 PM Lille-Europe | 0h35 | 8:05 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9868 | 8:09 PM Lille-Europe | 0h34 | 8:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9864 | 8:09 PM Lille-Europe | 0h34 | 8:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9152 | 8:31 PM Lille-Europe | 0h38 | 9:09 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9158 | 10:00 PM Lille-Europe | 0h35 | 10:35 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lille Flandres to Brussels Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 21:22. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 33m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 6:08 AM |
Last train 9:22 PM |
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Major fine arts complex covering Old Masters, Magritte, and modern collections. One of the city's most important museum visits for art lovers.
Dedicated to René Magritte with a substantial collection of works and archives. A signature Brussels museum and especially popular with first-time visitors.
Large transport museum in Cinquantenaire Park with classic cars, Belgian motoring history, and rotating exhibitions. A strong museum choice for a layover trip into Brussels.
Landscaped cultural hill linking the upper and lower city, known for gardens, museums, and one of Brussels' classic skyline viewpoints.
Historic covered shopping arcade with elegant glass roofing and a very photogenic interior. Popular for architecture, strolling, and social-media shots.
Elegant square known for antiques, architecture, and an upscale historic atmosphere. A pleasant area for walking between central landmarks.
Belgium’s classic pairing of mussels and fries, often cooked with white wine, celery, and herbs. It is one of the country’s most iconic traditional meals.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slowly braised with Belgian beer. It is a comforting regional specialty with deep, sweet-savory flavor.
A traditional Brussels-style mash of potatoes with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach. It is a simple, hearty local comfort dish.
Historic Brussels brewery and tasting venue known for traditional lambic and gueuze beers. Atmospheric and deeply rooted in local brewing heritage.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant historic setting.
Well-known traditional eatery serving generous Belgian comfort food such as carbonnade and stoemp. Casual atmosphere with strong local character.
Airport prices are higher than in central Brussels. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals usually cost more than city averages.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis can be rounded up.
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