How to travel from Amsterdam to Lille

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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Lille

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €38.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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€19

Average price

Cheapest

€66

Average price

4h 56m

Average total duration

4h 26m

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30m

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3h 24m

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2h 54m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Amsterdam to Lille

How to get from Amsterdam to Lille by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus2662
10:20AM4h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:40PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus2662
10:20AM4h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:40PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

NS International | IC Brussel1824+Eurostar9428+PKP Intercity19734
09:14AM3h37
Amsterdam Zuid
12:51PMLille Flandres
$1541One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Eurocity Direct9524+PKP Intercity19734
09:04AM3h47
Amsterdam Zuid
12:51PMLille Flandres
$1021One-way
1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9520+PKP Intercity19714
08:04AM3h47
Amsterdam Zuid
11:51AMLille Flandres
$1021One-way
1 transfer
Eurocity Direct9532+PKP Intercity19718
11:04AM3h47
Amsterdam Zuid
02:51PMLille Flandres
$1021One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM4h10
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
02:20PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM4h35
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:20PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM6h05
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:55PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$171One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceKL2013+TGV INOUI5192
02:55PM4h49
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
07:44PMLille Flandres
$7901One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1741+TGV INOUI5192
02:55PM4h49
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
07:44PMLille Flandres
$7901One-way
1 transfer
KLMAF8345+TGV INOUI5182
06:05PM3h54
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
09:59PMLille-Europe
$7981One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Amsterdam to Lille

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Amsterdam to Lille there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 90,07% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Amsterdam to Lille. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Lille

Travel to Lille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Lille.

FAQs

You can get to Lille from Amsterdam 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Lille from Amsterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $13 (€12).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Lille:

Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().

Taking a bus costs $61 (€55) less than taking a train, which costs on average $75 (€67) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Lille from Amsterdam is by bus, which takes on average 3 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Lille by train takes 4 h 43 min on average.

The distance is approximately 143 miles (231 km) from Amsterdam to Lille.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lille is:

  • 10 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Amsterdam to Lille as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Lille:

  • Buses mostly leave from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and tend to arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).

The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Lille:

  • BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can take you to Lille by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to Lille for $13 (€12).
  • Travel with KLM for flights to Lille. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for KLM Amsterdam to Lille tickets on Omio for $215 (€194).
  • Eurostar can take you to Lille by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Eurostar from Amsterdam to Lille for $175 (€158).

Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Lille with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus 6 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lille as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lille from Amsterdam.

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Lille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, London or Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lille and these popular destinations at a great price.

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