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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $44.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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$24

Average price

Cheapest

$79

Average price

$67

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 21m

Average total duration

3h 51m

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3h 45m

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3h 15m

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3h 21m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lille is a bus with an average price of $24.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lille:

A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lille costing on average $79.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lille is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 45m.

Bus takes on average 4h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Lille including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to LilleĀ among Omio's users.

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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 Bus1658
    1:30 PM4h20
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    5:50 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1658
    1:30 PM4h20
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    5:50 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurocity Direct9544+Intercity3337+TGV9838
    2:03 PM3h23
    Amsterdam Zuid
    5:26 PMLille-Europe
    $491One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Eurocity Direct9548+Intercity19724
    3:03 PM3h48
    Amsterdam Zuid
    6:51 PMLille Flandres
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurocity Direct9552+Intercity19726
    4:03 PM3h48
    Amsterdam Zuid
    7:51 PMLille Flandres
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurocity Direct9556+Intercity19728
    5:03 PM3h48
    Amsterdam Zuid
    8:51 PMLille Flandres
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1612
    10:05 PM4h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    2:55 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1666
    5:00 PM3h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    8:45 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1610
    8:45 PM5h01
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    1:46 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1409+SNCF | TGV INOUI9894
    4:30 PM4h01
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    8:31 PMLille-Europe
    $7131One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF5478+SNCF | TGV INOUI9894
    4:30 PM4h01
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    8:31 PMLille-Europe
    $7131One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1741+SNCF | TGV INOUI9894
    2:40 PM5h51
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    8:31 PMLille-Europe
    $7131One-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
There are 2 options to travel between Amsterdam and Lille including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lille is a bus with an average price of $24.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lille:

A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lille costing on average $79.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Lille is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 45m.

Bus takes on average 4h 21m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Lille is approximately 143 miles (231 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Lille is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Lille:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Lille-Europe.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Lille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, GVB to go to Lille by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, TER | SNCF, EuroCity, Regional, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Lille by train.
  • Travel with KLM to go to Lille by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Lille with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 0 direct flights per day with KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Lille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Nice, Marseille, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lille and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lille to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lille, visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions and sights. Families might enjoy Lille Zoo and Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas for leisure and relaxation. Explore the lively MarchƩ de Wazemmes for local produce, or delve into history at the MusƩe d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille. Art lovers can visit the Palais des Beaux-Arts and La Piscine Museum in Roubaix. Discover the charm of Vieux Lille with its Flemish architecture, and take in the views at La Citadelle. The Lille Cathedral and Grand Place are also must-sees for their architectural significance and vibrant atmosphere.
Two to three days is ideal to explore Lille, allowing time to visit its historic sites, enjoy local cuisine, and experience its vibrant culture.

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