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Compare train and bus for Leuven to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Lille:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Lille costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Leuven to Lille
How to get from Leuven to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Lille is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 530 · 708 · 197128:34 AM2h17Leuven station10:51 AMLille Flandres$211One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 530 · 708 · 197128:34 AM2h17Leuven station10:51 AMLille Flandres$211One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 530 · 708 · 197128:34 AM2h17Leuven station10:51 AMLille Flandres$211One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 531 · 197149:34 AM2h17Leuven station11:51 AMLille Flandres$211One-way1 transfer
- 532 · 1973410:34 AM2h17Leuven station12:51 PMLille Flandres$211One-way1 transfer
- 534 · 1971812:34 PM2h17Leuven station2:51 PMLille Flandres$211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM5h30Leuven, Diestsepoort6:30 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$301One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM7h00Leuven, Diestsepoort1:35 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Lille:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Lille costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Lille Flandres.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, TGV, Eurostar, TER | SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCB to go to Lille by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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