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Compare bus and train for Lille to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Amsterdam 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 24m. 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 $53.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Amsterdam 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 2h 48m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$28 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Lille to Amsterdam:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Amsterdam costing on average $88 (€71).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Amsterdam:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Amsterdam costing on average $79 (€63).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Amsterdam
How to get from Lille to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 156310:30 AM3h45Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)2:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 156310:30 AM3h45Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)2:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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18398:36 AM2h38Lille-Europe11:14 AMAmsterdam Zuid$1091One-way1 transfer
Other options
19725+95674:09 PM3h45Lille Flandres7:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid$461One-way1 transfer
9862+95592:52 PM3h02Lille-Europe5:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid$481One-way1 transfer- 9866+95715:39 PM3h17Lille-Europe8:56 PMAmsterdam Zuid$481One-way1 transfer
- 16591:15 PM4h05Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)5:20 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 AM3h50Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)2:05 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station)$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 AM4h15Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)2:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$181One-way0 transfers
5102+
KL20085:57 AM7h13Lille-Europe1:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8571One-way1 transfer- 5102+
AF83825:57 AM5h33Lille-Europe11:30 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8591One-way1 transfer - 5102+KL14065:57 AM5h33Lille-Europe11:30 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$8591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Amsterdam:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Amsterdam costing on average $88 (€71).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 24m.
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, TER | SNCF, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Regional, EuroCity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 17 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper.
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