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Compare bus and train for Lille to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lille to Utrecht
Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Utrecht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Utrecht:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Utrecht costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 4h 26m versus 3h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Utrecht
How to get from Lille to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
16111:55 AM 3h25 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 5:20 AM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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16111:55 AM 3h25 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 5:20 AM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
16111:55 AM 3h25 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 5:20 AM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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20418:09 AM 4h03 Lille Flandres 12:12 PM Utrecht Centraal $75 1 One-way 2 transfers
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205711:50 AM 4h22 Lille Flandres 4:12 PM Utrecht Centraal $75 1 One-way 3 transfers
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204910:27 AM 3h45 Lille-Europe 2:12 PM Utrecht Centraal $80 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Utrecht:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Utrecht costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Utrecht by bus.
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, TER | SNCF, Eurostar, Intercity, EuroCity, Regional, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Utrecht by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
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