- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Cheapest price on 02 Oct
£57
Average ticket price on 02 Oct
£94
Fastest journey on 02 Oct
2 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 02 Oct
2 h 47 m
Trains on 02 Oct
36
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Amsterdam will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
On Fri 02 Oct, we found 36 trains from Lille to Amsterdam, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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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9140Trains from Lille to Amsterdam run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 231 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 4:46 |
Last train 22:42 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Amsterdam trains for today, Thursday 1 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9152 | 20:31 Lille-Europe | 2h49 | 23:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 2 October | |||||
9809+ 9527 | 7:04 Lille-Europe | 2h52 | 9:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19701+ 9309 | 7:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 10:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19701+ 9531 | 7:09 Lille Flandres | 3h47 | 10:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19701+ 9309+ 1837 | 7:09 Lille Flandres | 3h36 | 10:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19711+ 730+ 9535 | 8:09 Lille Flandres | 3h47 | 11:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19711+ 730+ 9315+ 1841 | 8:09 Lille Flandres | 3h36 | 11:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 3 changes | |
19711+ 730+ 9315 | 8:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 11:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 2 changes | |
9110+ 9539 | 9:30 Lille-Europe | 3h26 | 12:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9884+ 9543 | 10:27 Lille-Europe | 3h29 | 13:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9886+ 9543 | 10:27 Lille-Europe | 3h29 | 13:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9854+ 9547 | 11:44 Lille-Europe | 3h12 | 14:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19715+ 9339 | 12:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19715+ 9439 | 12:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19715+ 9551 | 12:09 Lille Flandres | 3h47 | 15:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19715+ 9439+ 1857 | 12:09 Lille Flandres | 3h36 | 15:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19715+ 9339+ 1857 | 12:09 Lille Flandres | 3h36 | 15:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9126 | 13:30 Lille-Europe | 2h50 | 16:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9126+ 1859 | 13:30 Lille-Europe | 2h45 | 16:15 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9862+ 9351 | 14:52 Lille-Europe | 2h58 | 17:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9862+ 9559 | 14:52 Lille-Europe | 3h04 | 17:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9862+ 9351+ 1865 | 14:52 Lille-Europe | 2h53 | 17:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9132+ 9563 | 15:30 Lille-Europe | 3h26 | 18:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19725+ 9363 | 16:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 19:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19725+ 9363+ 1873 | 16:09 Lille Flandres | 3h36 | 19:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19725+ 9567 | 16:09 Lille Flandres | 3h47 | 19:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9140 | 17:30 Lille-Europe | 2h50 | 20:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9140+ 1875 | 17:30 Lille-Europe | 2h45 | 20:15 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9866+ 9369 | 17:39 Lille-Europe | 3h11 | 20:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9866+ 9369+ 1877 | 17:39 Lille-Europe | 3h06 | 20:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9866+ 9571 | 17:39 Lille-Europe | 3h17 | 20:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19729+ 9375 | 18:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 21:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19729+ 9575 | 18:09 Lille Flandres | 3h47 | 21:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19729+ 9375+ 1881 | 18:09 Lille Flandres | 3h36 | 21:45 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9148+ 9579 | 19:31 Lille-Europe | 3h25 | 22:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
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World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, showing major paintings, drawings and letters that trace his life and artistic development.
Canal house museum where Anne Frank hid during the war, offering a powerful, carefully presented insight into her story.
Historic canal district ideal for walking, lined with gabled houses, bridges, houseboats and classic waterside city views.
Lively former working-class neighbourhood with independent shops, markets, brown cafés and scenic canals popular with locals.
Large city park with broad lawns, ponds, open-air performances and relaxed paths for walking, cycling and people-watching.
Deep-fried cod or white fish in a light batter, a Dutch seaside classic popular in Amsterdam markets and fish shops.
Raw salted herring, often served with chopped onion and pickles. It is a longstanding Dutch street-food tradition.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. A beloved Dutch treat found in traditional pancake houses.
Traditional tasting room near the centre, ideal for sampling jenever and Dutch liqueurs in a historic wooden interior.
Long-running canal-side restaurant serving refined Dutch and French-influenced cooking in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere.
Popular fish specialist for Dutch seafood classics including herring and kibbeling, with a smart but casual feel.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European city breaks, with high hotel rates and dining costs, though public transport and casual food remain manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares and small café bills.
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Most Lille to Amsterdam trains use the Lille-Europe to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam Zuid. Use this guide to compare Lille and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lille-Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille-Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Costa Coffee, Factory & Co., PAUL, Selecta
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are located in Hall 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00. Information desks are located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
Luggage storage is staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
Available at Lille-Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille-Europe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille-Europe: 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.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe, Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille, Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais.
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
Schiphol Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Grand Café Plaza, Café Rembrandt, Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol Airport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Schiphol Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Schiphol Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Schiphol Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol Airport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel, Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, CitizenM Schiphol Airport.
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