Bus to LILLE from GENT - timetable and current connections
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LILLE
Lille is the capital of France's Haust-de-France region and the main city of the historic land of Flanders, famous for its drapery and trade. It is located near the border with Belgium, in the north of France, and boasts the country's youngest population - 1/3 of its residents are students.
What to see in Lille?
While in Lille, you should start your tour from the heart of the city, the Grand Place surrounded by historic, colorful buildings with the Old Stock Exchange building from the mid-17th century coming to the fore. Also, don't miss a visit to the second largest museum in France right after the Louvre in Paris - the Museum of Fine Arts. In turn, for a walk, it is worth going to the Citadel area or to one of the many beautiful city parks.
Lille - transportation and getting to the city
Lille has the Lille-Lesquin International Airport located in Lesquin, about 8 kilometers southeast of the city. Airport shuttles run between the city and the airport. The city's largest train stations are Lille Flandres, a station serving high-speed rail, and Lille Europe, from which you can take a train to most French cities. At the latter is the Lille bus station, which offers numerous bus connections, including those abroad. Our buses stop near the Lille Flandres station, on Canonniers Street (stop B).
You can get around Lille on foot or by bicycle - the city has a rich network of paths for cyclists. Public transportation is well-developed - buses, streetcars and the metro run from 5:30 am until late in the evening.
If you are planning a trip to Lille, the bus will be a good, both inexpensive and environmentally friendly means of transportation. You can find details of connections and bus tickets to Lille on our website.
Welcome aboard our buses!
Lille is the capital of France's Haust-de-France region and the main city of the historic land of Flanders, famous for its drapery and trade. It is located near the border with Belgium, in the north of France, and boasts the country's youngest population - 1/3 of its residents are students.
What to see in Lille?
While in Lille, you should start your tour from the heart of the city, the Grand Place surrounded by historic, colorful buildings with the Old Stock Exchange building from the mid-17th century coming to the fore. Also, don't miss a visit to the second largest museum in France right after the Louvre in Paris - the Museum of Fine Arts. In turn, for a walk, it is worth going to the Citadel area or to one of the many beautiful city parks.
Lille - transportation and getting to the city
Lille has the Lille-Lesquin International Airport located in Lesquin, about 8 kilometers southeast of the city. Airport shuttles run between the city and the airport. The city's largest train stations are Lille Flandres, a station serving high-speed rail, and Lille Europe, from which you can take a train to most French cities. At the latter is the Lille bus station, which offers numerous bus connections, including those abroad. Our buses stop near the Lille Flandres station, on Canonniers Street (stop B).
You can get around Lille on foot or by bicycle - the city has a rich network of paths for cyclists. Public transportation is well-developed - buses, streetcars and the metro run from 5:30 am until late in the evening.
If you are planning a trip to Lille, the bus will be a good, both inexpensive and environmentally friendly means of transportation. You can find details of connections and bus tickets to Lille on our website.
Welcome aboard our buses!