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How to get from Gent to Lille?

Planning to travel to Gent from Lille and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Gent to Lille, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Gent and Lille, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

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

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Gent to Lille, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Gent Lille trip.

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

Bus tickets from Gent to Lille

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 tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Gent Lille train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Gent Lille

Carpooling from Gent to Lille is perfect if you want to travel to Lille in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Gent or Lille.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Gent to Lille transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Gent Lille Travel Information

Departure city
Gent
Belgium
Destination city
Lille
France
Nord-Pas de Calais
Distance
41 mi
Direct connection
There is no direct connection by any means of transportation
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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 transportation options like 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 in a few clicks the tickets between Gent and Lille that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like 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 different ways to travel between Gent and Lille

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Gent to Lille?
Comfort Trains between Gent and Lille generally offer more legroom and extra comfort for travelers.
Flexibility Gent Lille train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.
Advantages and disadvantages of a carpooling trip 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 of the car with the other passengers during the whole trip between Gent and Lille.
Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Gent to Lille?
Flexibility Bus companies offer many schedule 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 mostly much slower than trains to Lille to cover the 41 mi distance of the trip.

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

Departure stations in Gent

Merelbeke
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Ghent Dampoort
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Wondelgem
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Lille arrival bus stations

Lille Europe
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Lille Arrival Stations

Lille Flandres
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Bus Gent Lille

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Gent-Lille varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Gent-Lille bus prices 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 the trip. In any case, breaks at freeway 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 bus departures to Lille, please specify your departure date and start a 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 transportation 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 between Gent and Lille

SNCB-NMBS
SNCB-NMBS
SNCF
SNCF
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Carpool Gent Lille

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

The average cost of a carpool ride from Gent to Lille depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Gent-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 being used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Gent Lille

Blablacar
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