The cheapest and fastest trains from Brussels to Lille
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Lille will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $28.
Of the 23 trains that leave Brussels for Lille every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1929 · 19918
1932 · 19932
1932 · 19932
1929 · 19918
2831 · 19714
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9830
9874
9812
9826Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brussels to Lille
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 coach costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 94 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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$25 Average Price | $14 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brussels to Lille train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1929 · 19918 | 7:01 am Brussels-North | 1h51 | 8:52 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
9812 | On time 7:04 am Brussels-Midi | 0h34 | 7:38 am Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
1929 · 19918 | 7:06 am Brussels-Central | 1h46 | 8:52 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
1929 · 19918 | 7:14 am Brussels-Midi | 1h38 | 8:52 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
1930 · 19922 | 8:01 am Brussels-North | 1h51 | 9:52 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
1930 · 19922 | 8:06 am Brussels-Central | 1h46 | 9:52 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
2831 · 19714 | 8:38 am Brussels-North | 2h13 | 10:51 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
2831 · 19714 | 8:43 am Brussels-Central | 2h08 | 10:51 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
1931 · 19928 | 9:01 am Brussels-North | 1h51 | 10:52 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
1931 · 19928 | 9:06 am Brussels-Central | 1h46 | 10:52 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
9826 | On time 9:17 am Brussels-Midi | 0h34 | 9:51 am Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
2832 · 19734 | 9:38 am Brussels-North | 2h13 | 11:51 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
2832 · 19734 | 9:43 am Brussels-Central | 2h08 | 11:51 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
2832 · 19734 | 9:51 am Brussels-Midi | 2h00 | 11:51 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
1932 · 19932 | 10:01 am Brussels-North | 1h53 | 11:54 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
1932 · 19932 | 10:06 am Brussels-Central | 1h48 | 11:54 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
1932 · 19932 | 10:14 am Brussels-Midi | 1h40 | 11:54 am Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
9830 | On time 12:17 pm Brussels-Midi | 0h34 | 12:51 pm Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
9874 | On time 12:17 pm Brussels-Midi | 0h34 | 12:51 pm Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
9832 | On time 2:03 pm Brussels-Midi | 0h35 | 2:38 pm Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
9836 | On time 3:12 pm Brussels-Midi | 0h32 | 3:44 pm Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
9838 | On time 3:55 pm Brussels-Midi | 0h34 | 4:29 pm Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
9844 | On time 5:11 pm Brussels-Midi | 0h37 | 5:48 pm Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brussels to Lille
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: TGV, TGV INOUI, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn from Brussels to Lille trainsTGV, TGV INOUI, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Brussels and Lille from $6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Brussels to Lille train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Brussels-Midi, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lille-Europe, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brussels and Lille
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue du Progrès.
- Chabrol Brasserie
- Winok Café
- Félix Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Progress
- Hilton Brussels City
- Hotel Siru
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 25, Line 55
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
- Starbucks
- Brasserie 28 Brewery
- Panos
- Delitraiteur Eat & Go
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hilton Brussels Grand Palace
- Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe
- Hôtel The Moon
- Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00
- Travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
- Metro lines: 1, 5
- Train lines: IC, Intercity Direct 9200, RER (S1, S2, S3, S6, S8, S10)
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Rue de Trèves.
- The Twelve
- Le Grand Central
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Thon Hotel EU
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Luxembourg, France, and Germany
- Hall 2: access to European Parliament
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with several public parking options in the European Quarter.
- The Twelve
- Kafenio
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Brussels - Schuman
- Aloft Brussels Schuman
- Sofitel Brussels Europe
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to local, regional, and international destinations
- Hall 2: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 81
- Friture Pitta De La Chapelle
- Les Brigittines
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Metro: Line 3, Line 4
- Tram: Line 51
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- Chopsticks & Co
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Black Coffee
- Eric Kayser
- So! Coffee
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Le Napoleon
- Hotel Chopin
- Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Metro lines: 1, 2
- Bus lines: CIT1, CIT2, 86, 88, 12, L91, L91 Express, 51, 10, 50, 14, 56
- Tram lines: R, T
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Hauts-de-France, INTERCITED
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
- Costa Coffee
- Factory & Co.
- PAUL
- Selecta
- The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
- Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe
- Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille
- Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
- Metro lines: 2
- Tram lines: R, T
- Bus lines: 12, 16, 18, 35, 36, 51, 86, 88, L5, L90, L91, Charleroi Airport shuttle
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, TER GV, Eurostar, Thalys
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