- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Leading fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, antiquities and relief maps. A major cultural stop in Lille.
Cheapest price on 10 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 10 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 10 Sept
2 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 10 Sept
2 h 13 m
Buses on 10 Sept
7
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brussels Airport 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 Airport to Lille will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Thu 10 Sept, we found 7 buses from Brussels Airport to Lille, including 7 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 104 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels Airport to Lille:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels Airport to Lille costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £8. The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 28m 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.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, flibco, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Lille coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 0:45 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 2h10 | 2:55 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 2h10 | 3:25 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 2h10 | 4:20 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:05 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 2h25 | 16:30 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:45 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 2h35 | 20:20 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 2h25 | 22:55 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 2h10 | 23:40 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Brussels Airport to Lille run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:15 |
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Leading fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, antiquities and relief maps. A major cultural stop in Lille.
Museum inside a former hospice, showing Flemish paintings, furniture and chapel spaces in a historic setting.
Modern and contemporary art museum in Villeneuve-d'Ascq with sculpture park, major exhibitions and spacious galleries.
Historic old quarter with cobbled streets, Flemish façades, boutiques and lively squares. Ideal for wandering and photographs.
Central square framed by grand buildings and the Goddess Column. A key meeting point and classic starting place for visits.
Large urban park around the citadel with paths, water, lawns and woodland. Popular for walking, jogging and relaxing.
A rich beef and onion stew slow-cooked with local bière de garde and pain d'épices, long associated with Flemish cooking in Lille.
Half a chicken braised with Maroilles cheese, cream and beer. It is a northern classic showcasing the region’s pungent local cheese.
A savoury tart topped with Maroilles cheese, cream and eggs. Popular across French Flanders and commonly found in Lille brasseries.
Refined restaurant serving modern French cooking in an intimate setting, a strong choice for a more formal meal in central Lille.
Traditional estaminet style near the old town, known for carbonade, Welsh and other hearty northern specialities in a lively setting.
Historic Lille institution famed for filled waffles, pastries and an elegant tea room atmosphere close to Grand'Place.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels cost less than Paris, while local transport and everyday food remain fairly manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up in taxis and leave small change in cafés.
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Gare Lille Europe -> Lille Flandres, Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels Airport to Lille by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels Airport to Lille buses use the Charleroi, Aéroport de Charleroi Bruxelles Sud (Gare des navettes) to Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) station pair, with some services arriving at Lille, Gare Europe. Use this guide to compare Brussels Airport and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
Lille, Gare Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Gare Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Express (in the station), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Gare Europe.
Available at Lille, Gare Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Gare Europe: Elevators, ramps.
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