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Major railway museum in Schaerbeek with historic locomotives, immersive displays, and Belgian rail heritage exhibits. A strong museum option reachable from the airport area via Brussels.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille 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 to Brussels Airport will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 9 trains that leave Lille for Brussels Airport on Fri, Jun 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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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2307Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille 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 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m 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 to Brussels Airport:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Brussels Airport costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Brussels Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $25 (€20) 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 Eurostar, 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 to Brussels Airport trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9882 | On time 10:22 PM Lille-Europe | 0h34 | 10:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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19903+ 1907 | 7:08 AM Lille Flandres | 2h16 | 9:24 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
19701+ 2807 | 7:09 AM Lille Flandres | 2h27 | 9:36 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
19905+ 3207 · 2306 | 7:32 AM Lille Flandres | 2h16 | 9:48 AM Brussels National Airport | 2 transfers | |
9110+ 2307 | 9:30 AM Lille-Europe | 1h18 | 10:48 AM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9116+ 2309 | 11:27 AM Lille-Europe | 1h21 | 12:48 PM Brussels National Airport | 1 transfer | |
9854 | 11:52 AM Lille-Europe | 0h34 | 12:26 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9862 | 2:52 PM Lille-Europe | 0h34 | 3:26 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9866 | 5:44 PM Lille-Europe | 0h37 | 6:21 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
9864 | 8:22 PM Lille-Europe | 0h34 | 8:56 PM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lille to Brussels Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:08, the last at 21:22. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 34m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 7:08 AM |
Last train 9:22 PM |
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Major railway museum in Schaerbeek with historic locomotives, immersive displays, and Belgian rail heritage exhibits. A strong museum option reachable from the airport area via Brussels.
Large military museum in Cinquantenaire Park covering Belgian and European military history, aviation, and historic equipment. Popular with visitors seeking a substantial collection.
Well-known car museum in the Cinquantenaire complex featuring classic automobiles, Belgian marques, and rotating exhibitions. Good for transport and design enthusiasts.
Historic beguinage and UNESCO-listed quarter with cobbled lanes, brick houses, and calm canalside atmosphere. One of the most charming walking areas near the airport region.
Central Brussels cultural terrace with gardens and one of the city’s best skyline viewpoints. Frequently featured in travel photography and social media content.
Elegant 19th-century covered arcade ideal for architecture lovers and leisurely strolling. One of Brussels’ classic atmospheric passageways and a very popular stop.
Belgium’s classic pairing of mussels and fries, often served with white wine, cream, or garlic broth. It is one of the country’s most iconic comfort dishes.
A traditional Flemish beef stew slowly braised with Belgian beer, onions, and mustard. It is rich, hearty, and deeply tied to Belgian home cooking.
A rustic Belgian mash of potatoes with seasonal vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach. It is a staple side dish and sometimes served as a main meal.
A well-known airport restaurant at Brussels Airport serving Belgian and international classics in a comfortable sit-down setting.
A popular fast-casual chain focused on fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, and healthy light meals in a modern setting.
A familiar casual option at the airport for sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and quick Belgian-style bites before a flight.
Airport prices are higher than in central Brussels. Meals, coffee, and convenience items usually cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated.
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