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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ostend to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 66 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Ostend to Lille:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostend to Lille costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.60. The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 8m 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.
How to get to Lille from Ostend by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ostend to Lille 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 train from Lille are Paris, Brussels, Ghent, Bruges and Antwerp. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lille on Omio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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This is compared to other travel options from Ostend to Lille:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ostend to Lille costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ostend and Lille as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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