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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Lille
Cheapest price on Oct 27
€9
Average ticket price on Oct 27
€13
Fastest journey on Oct 27
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Oct 27
1 h 13 m
Trains on Oct 27
17
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Lille will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
On Tue, Oct 27, we found 17 trains from Ghent to Lille, including 11 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 27 the direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Tue, Oct 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.
197266:36 PM1h15Ghent St Pieters7:51 PMLille Flandres€91One-way0 transfers- 197287:36 PM1h15Ghent St Pieters8:51 PMLille Flandres€91One-way0 transfers
- 197308:36 PM1h15Ghent St Pieters9:51 PMLille Flandres€91One-way0 transfers
- 19714+
1275310:36 AM1h34Ghent St Pieters12:10 PMLille Flandres€91One-way1 transfer - 708 · 13794 · 9319:36 AM2h16Ghent St Pieters11:52 AMLille Flandres€141One-way2 transfers
- 7999 · 1971612:41 PM1h10Ghent St Pieters1:51 PMLille Flandres€141One-way1 transfer
- 8997 · 197363:40 PM1h11Ghent St Pieters4:51 PMLille Flandres€141One-way1 transfer
- 197407:36 AM1h15Ghent St Pieters8:51 AMLille Flandres€141One-way0 transfers
- 704 · 197025:36 AM1h15Ghent St Pieters6:51 AMLille Flandres€141One-way1 transfer
- 197046:36 AM1h15Ghent St Pieters7:51 AMLille Flandres€141One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Lille
Belgium
France
Trains from Ghent to Lille run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 58m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 5:35 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
Live departures
Ghent to Lille train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Lille trains for today, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19720 | 2:36 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 3:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19736 | 3:36 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 4:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8997 · 19736 | 3:40 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h11 | 4:51 PM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
| 19742 | 4:36 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 5:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19744 | 5:36 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 6:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19726 | 6:36 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 7:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19728 | 7:36 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 8:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19730 | 8:36 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 9:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 27 | |||||
| 704 · 19702 | 5:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 6:51 AM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
| 19704 | 6:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 7:51 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19740 | 7:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 8:51 AM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 19710+12751 | 8:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h34 | 10:10 AM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
| 708 · 13794 · 931 | 9:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h16 | 11:52 AM Lille Flandres | 2 transfers | |
| 19714+12753 | 10:36 AM Ghent St Pieters | 1h34 | 12:10 PM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
| 19716 | 12:36 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 1:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7999 · 19716 | 12:41 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h10 | 1:51 PM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
| 19718 | 1:36 PM Ghent St Pieters | 1h15 | 2:51 PM Lille Flandres | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Ghent to Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Lille by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ghent to Lille
Most Ghent to Lille trains use the Gent St Pieters to Lille Flandres station pair. Use this guide to compare Ghent and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Ghent station do trains to Lille leave from?
Getting to Gent St Pieters from Ghent city centre
Gent St Pieters is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent St Pieters train station facilities and services
Gent St Pieters has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Restaurant Patrick Foley's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent St Pieters. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent St Pieters. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent St Pieters: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent St Pieters: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent St Pieters: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Gent Sint Pieters, Hotel Carlton, Astoria Hotel Gent.
Getting to Gent-Dampoort from Ghent city centre
Gent-Dampoort is 1 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Gent-Dampoort train station facilities and services
Gent-Dampoort has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Graslei, Amadeus Ghent 1
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gent-Dampoort. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gent-Dampoort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gent-Dampoort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gent-Dampoort: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort, Hotel Cathedral, Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal.
Getting to Merelbeke from Ghent city centre
Merelbeke is 4 km from Ghent city centre. Public transport options include:
Merelbeke train station facilities and services
Merelbeke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Merelbeke.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Merelbeke: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Merelbeke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Merelbeke.
Which Lille station do trains from Ghent arrive at?
Getting to Lille Flandres from Lille city centre
Lille Flandres train station facilities and services
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
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