How to get to Lille from Maastricht

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Compare train and coach for Maastricht to Lille

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £40.

Distance: 187 km

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The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Lille is a coach with an average price of £17.

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

A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Lille costing on average £40.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Maastricht and Lille including taking a train and coach.

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from Maastricht to Lille

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    14:453h35
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    18:20Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    14:453h35
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    18:20Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    £141One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • SNCB18938+TGV9838+Intercity537
    14:163h10
    Maastricht station
    17:26Lille-Europe
    £411One-way
    2 changes

Other options

  • SNCB18935+TGV9832+Eurostar9450
    12:233h14
    Maastricht station
    15:37Lille-Europe
    £871One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:403h40
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    2:20Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco · Flibco
    3:154h50
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    8:05Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • FlibcoFlibco · Flibco
    20:003h50
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    23:50Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    £351One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Lille by train

The most popular day trips by train from Lille are Paris, Ghent, Brussels, Bruges and Antwerp. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lille on Omio.

A view of Paris

Day trip from Lille to Paris by train

Why visit Paris for the day?

Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.

A view of Ghent

Day trip from Lille to Ghent by train

Why visit Ghent for the day?

Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.

A view of Brussels

Day trip from Lille to Brussels by train

Why visit Brussels for the day?

Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.

A view of Bruges

Day trip from Lille to Bruges by train

Why visit Bruges for the day?

Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.

A view of Antwerp

Day trip from Lille to Antwerp by train

Why visit Antwerp for the day?

Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.

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FAQs: Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Lille.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Maastricht and Lille including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Lille is a coach with an average price of £17.

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

A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Lille costing on average £40.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 3m.

The Maastricht to Lille distance is approximately 187 km.
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Lille is:
  • Around 26 coaches per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Maastricht to Lille:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
  • Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Lille Flandres.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Lille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity to go to Lille by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Flibco, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lille by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Lille:
  • 3 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Lille, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
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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