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How to get from Gent to Lille?

Are you planning to travel to Lille from Gent and looking for the best transport options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way to travel from Gent to Lille, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Gent and Lille, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

With detailed information on each mode of transport and on the transport companies (SNCB-NMBS, SNCF, Blablacar or FlixBus), you can easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you are a budget traveller or looking for a quick and convenient way to travel between Gent and Lille, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Gent Lille trip.

For your trip from Gent to Lille, you have several transport options

Gent to Lille bus

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Gent to Lille, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Gent to Lille train

If you like to travel in a more environmentally friendly and economical way, the Gent Lille train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Gent Lille

Carpooling between Gent and Lille is perfect if you want to travel to Lille in good company and reduce transport costs. But there can be limited flexibility in terms of timetables and pick-up points in either Gent or Lille.

Whichever option you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the most suitable Gent to Lille transport option for your needs and budget.

Travel information for Gent Lille

City of departure
Gent
Belgium
Destination city
Lille
France
Nord-Pas de Calais
Distance
41 mi
Direct connection
No direct connection by any means of transport
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Plan your trip from Gent to Lille easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Gent to Lille easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available modes of transport, such as flights, trains, buses and carpools, according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find the tickets between Gent and Lille that best suit your needs in a few clicks. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines such as SNCB-NMBS, SNCF, Blablacar or FlixBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Gent and Lille with peace of mind!

Comparison of the modes of transport between Gent and Lille

Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Gent to Lille?
Comfort Trains between Gent and Lille generally offer more legroom and extra comfort for passengers.
Flexibility Gent Lille train times may be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains if necessary.
Advantages and disadvantages of carpooling from Gent to Lille?
Environmentally friendly By sharing a car with someone else you reduce the environmental impact of a trip from Gent to Lille.
Comfort You have to share the space in the car with other passengers during the whole journey from Gent to Lille.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Gent to Lille?
Flexibility Bus companies offer a variety of timetable options for travel between Gent and Lille, which can be convenient if you have specific time constraints.
Travel time Buses from Gent to Lille are usually much slower than trains to Lille to cover the 41 mi distance.

Where to start from in Gent? Where do I arrive in Lille?

Gent Departure Stations

Merelbeke
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Ghent Dampoort
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Wondelgem
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Lille arrival coach stations

Lille Europe
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Lille Arrival Stations

Lille Flandres
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coach Gent Lille

The average price of a bus ticket for the Gent-Lille route varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all coach prices from Gent to Lille on Vivanoda.

Buses between Gent and Lille usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before travelling. In any case, breaks at motorway service stations are provided.

The frequency of departures to Gent from Lille varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all coach departures to Lille, please specify your departure date and search on Vivanoda.

Bus companies Gent Lille

FlixBus
FlixBus
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Trains Gent Lille

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Gent to Lille. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transport between Gent and Lille.

Train tickets from Gent to Lille can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

It is recommended to book your train ticket from Gent to Lille at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

Train companies from Gent to Lille

SNCB-NMBS
SNCB-NMBS
SNCF
SNCF
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Carpool Gent Lille

On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transport modes between Gent and Lille, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pick-up locations.

The average cost of a carpool from Gent to Lille depends on a number of factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, and the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimate of the price and availability of a carpooling trip from Gent to Lille, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

The number of seats available in a carpool from Gent to Lille depends on the driver and the type of vehicle used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Gent Lille

Blablacar
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