How to travel from Rotterdam to Lille

There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Lille including taking a bus and train.

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

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

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Lille costing on average €54.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 29m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Lille is approximately 108 miles (174 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Lille is:

• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Lille:

• Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Lille-Europe.
• Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Lille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
• Travel with Intercity, Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, Eurostar, TER | SNCF, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Lille by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Lille with the following travel companies:

• 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
• 0 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).

Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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 Marché de Wazemmes for local produce, or delve into history at the Musée 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.