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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Belfort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a train costs an average of £123.
Distance: 433 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£123 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £66 Average Price | £118 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Belfort:
A coach is £12 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Belfort costing on average £66.
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Belfort costing on average £123.
Other travel options to Belfort take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Coach takes on average 10h 31m.
You'll arrive about 1h 37m sooner (4h 43m by train vs 6h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £123 compared to roughly £118 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Belfort from Lille by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lille to Belfort is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Belfort are Montbéliard, Mulhouse, Besançon, Strasbourg and Basel. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Belfort on Omio.
Montbéliard is an eastern French town known for Württemberg history, Peugeot heritage and a compact old centre. The Château des ducs de Wurtemberg and the Christmas market give it a distinct local character.
Mulhouse is an eastern French city shaped by textile wealth and a strong industrial past. It is best known for major car and rail museums, with painted facades and lively squares adding local character.
Besançon is known for Vauban’s Citadel, its watchmaking past and the Doubs looping around the old town. Riverside streets, pale stone buildings and Franche-Comté culture give the city a calm, thoughtful feel.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Basel is known for its art museums, Rhine setting and well-kept old town. On Switzerland’s northern border, it feels both historic and distinctly international.
Travel to Belfort 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 Lille to Belfort.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Belfort:
A coach is £12 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Belfort costing on average £66.
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Belfort costing on average £123.
Other travel options to Belfort take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Coach takes on average 10h 31m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Belfort as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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