- 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
£16
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
5 h 6 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from The Hague to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from The Hague to Lille will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 buses that leave The Hague for Lille every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 182 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from The Hague to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 182 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £53 Average Price |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for The Hague to Lille coaches for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 22:30 Den Haag, Centraal Station | 4h55 | 3:25 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
1612 | 22:55 Den Haag, Centraal Station | 4h00 | 2:55 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:25 Den Haag, Centraal Station | 4h55 | 4:20 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 3 August | |||||
FlixBus | 9:40 Den Haag, Centraal Station | 5h15 | 14:55 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 Den Haag, Centraal Station | 6h40 | 19:35 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:10 Den Haag, Centraal Station | 4h40 | 20:50 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from The Hague to Lille run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 182 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 182 km |
Average bus duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.
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 The Hague 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 The Hague to Lille buses use the Den Haag, Centraal Station to Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) station pair, with some services arriving at Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking). Use this guide to compare The Hague and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Den Haag, Centraal Station is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag, Centraal Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Burger King (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag, Centraal Station.
Available at Den Haag, Centraal Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag, Centraal Station: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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