The cheapest and fastest trains from Lille to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£94
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
44
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 £45.
Of the 44 trains that leave Lille for Amsterdam every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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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957518:093h47Lille Flandres21:56Amsterdam Zuid£451One-way1 change
9148+
957919:303h26Lille-Europe22:56Amsterdam Zuid£581One-way1 change
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956716:093h45Lille Flandres19:54Amsterdam Zuid£581One-way1 change
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955112:093h45Lille Flandres15:54Amsterdam Zuid£581One-way1 change
914017:302h50Lille-Europe20:20Amsterdam Centraal£631One-way0 changes
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935114:522h41Lille-Europe17:33Schiphol Airport£1501One-way1 change
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185913:302h44Lille-Europe16:14Amsterdam Zuid£801One-way1 change
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187517:302h44Lille-Europe20:14Amsterdam Zuid£801One-way1 change
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936917:442h49Lille-Europe20:33Schiphol Airport£1231One-way1 change
915220:312h49Lille-Europe23:20Amsterdam Centraal£631One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lille to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lille to Amsterdam 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 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 231 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£73 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lille to Amsterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Amsterdam trains for today, Sunday 17 May. 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 | |
9894+ 9387 | 20:35 Lille-Europe | 2h58 | 23:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
9894+ 9387 | 20:35 Lille-Europe | 3h15 | 23:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
| Monday 18 May | |||||
9809+ 9309 | 7:04 Lille-Europe | 3h46 | 10:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9809+ 9527 | 7:04 Lille-Europe | 2h50 | 9:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9809+ 9309 | 7:04 Lille-Europe | 3h29 | 10:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
19701+ 9531 | 7:09 Lille Flandres | 3h45 | 10:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19701+ 9309 | 7:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 10:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19701+ 9309+ 1837 | 7:09 Lille Flandres | 3h35 | 10:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19711+ 9535 | 8:09 Lille Flandres | 3h45 | 11:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19711+ 9315 | 8:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 11:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19711+ 1841+ 9315 | 8:09 Lille Flandres | 3h35 | 11:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9110+ 9539 | 9:30 Lille-Europe | 3h24 | 12:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9884+ 9543 | 10:35 Lille-Europe | 3h19 | 13:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9886+ 9543 | 10:35 Lille-Europe | 3h19 | 13:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9854+ 9547 | 11:52 Lille-Europe | 3h02 | 14:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9854+ 9439 | 11:52 Lille-Europe | 3h58 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9854+ 9439 | 11:52 Lille-Europe | 3h41 | 15:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
19715+ 9551 | 12:09 Lille Flandres | 3h45 | 15:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19715+ 9439 | 12:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19715+ 9339 | 12:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 15:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19715+ 9439+ 1857 | 12:09 Lille Flandres | 3h35 | 15:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19715+ 9339+ 1857 | 12:09 Lille Flandres | 3h35 | 15:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9126 | 13:30 Lille-Europe | 2h52 | 16:22 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9126+ 1859 | 13:30 Lille-Europe | 2h44 | 16:14 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9862+ 9351 | 14:52 Lille-Europe | 2h58 | 17:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9862+ 9351 | 14:52 Lille-Europe | 2h41 | 17:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
9862+ 9559 | 14:52 Lille-Europe | 3h02 | 17:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9862+ 9351 | 14:52 Lille-Europe | 2h58 | 17:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9862+ 9351+ 1865 | 14:52 Lille-Europe | 2h52 | 17:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19725+ 9567 | 16:09 Lille Flandres | 3h45 | 19:54 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19725+ 9363+ 1873 | 16:09 Lille Flandres | 3h35 | 19:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19725+ 9463 | 16:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 19:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19725+ 9363 | 16:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 19:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19725+ 9463+ 1873 | 16:09 Lille Flandres | 3h35 | 19:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9140 | 17:30 Lille-Europe | 2h50 | 20:20 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
9140+ 1875 | 17:30 Lille-Europe | 2h44 | 20:14 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9866+ 9369 | 17:44 Lille-Europe | 2h49 | 20:33 Schiphol Airport | 1 change | |
9866+ 9369 | 17:44 Lille-Europe | 3h06 | 20:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
9866+ 9571 | 17:44 Lille-Europe | 3h12 | 20:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
9866+ 1877+ 9369 | 17:44 Lille-Europe | 3h00 | 20:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
9866+ 9369 | 17:44 Lille-Europe | 3h06 | 20:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
19729+ 9575 | 18:09 Lille Flandres | 3h47 | 21:56 Amsterdam Zuid | 1 change | |
19729+ 9375+ 1881 | 18:09 Lille Flandres | 3h35 | 21:44 Amsterdam Zuid | 2 changes | |
19729+ 9375 | 18:09 Lille Flandres | 3h41 | 21:50 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Lille to Amsterdam
Trains from Lille to Amsterdam run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £9 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 46m.
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 4:46 |
Last train 22:42 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, TER | SNCF, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCF | TGV INOUI from Lille to Amsterdam trainsEurocity Direct, Eurostar, TER | SNCF, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Regional, EuroCity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Lille and Amsterdam from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Eurostar
NS International | IC Brussel
Intercity
EuroCity
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Regional
Eurocity Direct
TER | SNCF
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Lille to Amsterdam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Amsterdam by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lille and Amsterdam
- 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Parnassusweg.
- Restaurant As
- Gustavino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Amsterdam Zuid
- citizenM Amsterdam South
- Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South
- Located in the main hall
- 1500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 5, Line 25
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:59
- Free WiFi in all station areas.
- 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.
- De Broodzaak
- Kyoto Sushi & Grill
- Starbucks
- The Doner Company
- Wagamama
- Wurst & Schnitzelhaus
- Smullers
- Burger King
- Grand Café First Class
- Burgerij
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
- NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
- Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
- Art’otel Amsterdam
- Located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Schiphol Boulevard.
- Grand Café Plaza
- Café Rembrandt
- Bubbles Seafood & Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Amsterdam Airport Hotel
- Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- CitizenM Schiphol Airport
- Cost €15
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 2500 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: check-in for flights
- Hall 3: shopping and dining area
- Train: NS Intercity, Sprinter
- Bus: Lines 300, 397, and several others
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