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Compare train and bus for Ghent to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Ghent to Lille
Compare the available ways to get from Ghent to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Lille:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Lille costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$0 (-€0). The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 4m 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.
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How to get from Ghent to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
16822:35 PM1h05Gent, Ghent3:40 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 16822:35 PM1h05Gent, Ghent3:40 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
02:00 PM1h00Ghent3:00 PMLille$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7999 · 1971612:41 PM1h10Ghent St Pieters1:51 PMLille Flandres$171One-way1 transfer
- 8997 · 197363:40 PM1h11Ghent St Pieters4:51 PMLille Flandres$171One-way1 transfer
- 197363:36 PM1h15Ghent St Pieters4:51 PMLille Flandres$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Lille:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Lille costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Lille Flandres.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with Intercity, SNCB | BUS, Regional, CFL to go to Lille by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Lille by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad.
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