The cheapest and fastest buses from Rotterdam to Lille
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€38
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Lille will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 8 buses that leave Rotterdam for Lille on Thu, Apr 30, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 30 the direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Thu, Apr 30 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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.
FlixBus7:25 PM3h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:40 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)€251One-way0 transfers
831332:00 PM4h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:55 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)€281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:50 PM4h00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)8:50 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)€321One-way0 transfers
161211:25 PM3h30Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)2:55 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)€401One-way0 transfers
266211:25 AM3h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)2:40 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)€451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:25 PM3h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:40 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)€251One-way0 transfers
266211:25 AM3h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)2:40 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)€451One-way0 transfers
161211:25 PM3h30Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)2:55 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)€401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:25 AM3h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:20 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)€461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM3h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)3:25 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)€461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. 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 bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 174 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rotterdam to Lille bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Lille buses for today, Wednesday, April 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 5h35 | 2:20 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
1612 | 11:25 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 3h30 | 2:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 30 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 3h55 | 4:20 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 4h40 | 2:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2662 | 11:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 3h15 | 2:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
83133 | 2:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 4h55 | 6:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 4h00 | 8:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rotterdam to Lille
Buses from Rotterdam to Lille run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 174 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 174 km |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus from Rotterdam to LilleYou can travel by bus between Rotterdam to Lille with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rotterdam to Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Lille by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rotterdam to Lille
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Express (in the station)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: 2 Train: TGV, TER
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