How to get to Lille from Liège

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Compare coach and train for Liège to Lille

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £21.

Distance: 177 km

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Driving

£21

Average Price

£16

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Cheapest

£30

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 13m

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30m

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3h 26m

Average total duration

2h 56m

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30m

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2h 11m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Flibco

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Lille is a coach with an average price of £16.

This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Lille:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Lille costing on average £21.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liège and Lille including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £9. The journey takes 2h 13m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Liège to Lille

How to get to Lille from Liège by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Liège to Lille is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50449
    1:052h50
    Liege, Train Station Guillemins
    3:55Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    £71One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50449
    1:052h50
    Liege, Train Station Guillemins
    3:55Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    £71One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 18+SNCF | TGV INOUI9826
    8:462h01
    Liège-Guillemins
    10:47Lille-Europe
    £511One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Intercity531 · 1931 · 19928
    9:022h50
    Liège-Guillemins
    11:52Lille Flandres
    £211One-way
    2 changes
  • Intercity530 · 1930 · 19922
    8:022h50
    Liège-Guillemins
    10:52Lille Flandres
    £211One-way
    2 changes
  • Intercity532 · 1932 · 19932
    10:022h52
    Liège-Guillemins
    12:54Lille Flandres
    £211One-way
    2 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco · Flibco
    20:403h10
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    23:50Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    £341One-way
    1 change
  • FlibcoFlibco · Flibco
    6:104h10
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    10:20Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    £341One-way
    1 change
  • FlibcoFlibco · Flibco
    5:205h00
    Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)
    10:20Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    £341One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Liège to Lille

Travel to Lille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liège to Lille.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liège and Lille including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Lille is a coach with an average price of £16.

This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Lille:

A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Lille costing on average £21.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 26m.

The Liège to Lille distance is approximately 177 km.
The average frequency per day from Liège to Lille is:
  • Around 28 coaches per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liège and Lille as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liège to Lille:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Lille-Europe.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liège to Lille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lille by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Flibco, FlixBus to go to Lille by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liège to Lille:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liège to Lille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Brussels, Nice, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lille and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Liège to Lille, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Lille, you can explore the Lille Zoo, a family-friendly attraction with various animals and educational exhibits, or relax at Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas, a vibrant urban park. Visit the lively Marché de Wazemmes to experience local produce and goods. Discover natural history at the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille, and admire art at La Piscine Museum in nearby Roubaix. For sights, enjoy the Palais des Beaux-Arts, one of France's largest art museums, or stroll through Vieux Lille, known for its cobblestone streets and Flemish architecture. Don't miss La Citadelle, a 17th-century fortress with a scenic park, Lille Cathedral's striking Gothic Revival design, or the bustling Grand Place, the city's central square.
A two to three-day visit to Lille should suffice to explore its main attractions, including the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Vieux Lille, and La Citadelle.

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