How to get from Brussels to Lille
- 91 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 20m
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Brussels to Lille. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 91 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
91 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €27Reading date not recorded | 2h 59m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€27Reading date not recorded2h 59m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Brussels to Lille: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Brussels Midi → Lillebus
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Brussels to Lille
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
Departures from Brussels to Lille
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:40 and the last at 22:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 00:40 | 22:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 04:35 | 11:30 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:40
- 00:45
- 01:30
- 02:10
- 02:45
- 09:40
- 10:25
- 14:05
- 14:50
- 16:40
- 17:45
- 18:40
- 20:15
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:05
- 22:35
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 04:35
- 11:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Brussels to Lille works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Brussels to Lille, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Brussels to Lille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Lille?
The most useful route takes about 1h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Brussels to Lille?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:40 and the last at 22:35, from Brussels-North, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Brussels to Lille?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 00:40 and 22:35.
Which station does the bus from Brussels to Lille leave from?
Brussels-North with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lille from Brussels?
About 91 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Brussels to Lille cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €7. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Brussels to Lille?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCB.
Can you get from Brussels to Lille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 32m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Lille?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026