Lille to Brussels train with TGV

Trains from Lille to Brussels

With three providers to choose from, regular departures and journey times of between 35 minutes and one hour 47 minutes, it is easy to travel between the French city of Lille and the Belgian city of Brussels by train. On weekdays and Saturdays, there are up to 18 daily departures, most of which are direct services. Departures are from either Gare de Lille Flandres or Lille Europe with arrivals at Brussels-Midi Station.

Lille to Brussels train time: daily departures

There are at least 16 departures a day from Monday to Saturday and nine on Sundays. On weekdays, the first train departs in the early morning. There are then departures every hour or at two-hour intervals until late evening.

How long is the journey by train from Lille to Brussels?

Direct high-speed trains from Lille to Brussels take between 35 minutes and 40 minutes to complete the journey of approximately 75 miles. There are also a few Belgian Rail departures on Mondays to Fridays that require a connection en route and take just under two hours to arrive in Brussels. This connection is made at Tournai. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Lille to Brussels?

Departure train station: all direct services depart from Lille Europe while most connecting routes begin their journey at Gare de Lille Flandres. From Lille Europe to the town centre is a walk of approximately 20 minutes while Gare de Lille Flandres is slightly closer to central Lille. Both stations are served by Metro trains, trams and local buses. They have a variety of services that include car and bicycle parking, ticket offices, waiting rooms, toilets and a range of catering and shopping facilities. Both stations have step-free access and accessible toilets.

Arrival train station: trains to Brussels from Lille arrive at Brussels-Midi Station which can be found in the heart of the city and within walking distance of shops and tourist attractions. Brussels-Midi is served by taxi ranks and buses and is linked to Metro trains. There is also a regular shuttle service to Brussels South Charleroi Airport. Station facilities include car parks, left luggage storage, WiFi, toilets, shops and cafes. It is fully accessible to passengers with limited mobility.

Which train companies travel from Lille to Brussels?

Trains from Lille to Brussels are operated by three companies: Belgian Rail (SNCB), Eurostar and the French provider, SNCF.

Eurostar Lille to Brussels

High-speed direct services between Lille and Brussels are operated by Eurostar. They have a journey time of just over 30 minutes and there are three classes of Eurostar tickets to select from, Standard, Standard Premier and First-Class. 

SNCF Lille to Brussels

SNCF is a state-owned French provider that operates a fast and direct service between Lille and Brussels.

Belgian Rail (SNCB)

Commonly using the logo of a stylised letter 'B', SNCB is the Belgian national rail provider. It operates a connecting service between Lille and Brussels that takes approximately one hour 50 minutes.

Lille to Brussels Trains: Services on Board

While facilities vary across the three providers, they all offer a choice of ticket classes along with comfortable carriages that have toilets and plenty of luggage storage. WiFi, power sockets and personal lights are available on most services while all routes are accessible to passengers with limited mobility.

How to find cheap train tickets from Lille to Brussels?

Tickets can be bought on the day for all services but for the best deals, book your train and seat online in advance. You can also save money by being flexible about the date and time of day you travel.