How to get from Alken to Lille by bus and train?

From Alken to Lille by bus and train

To get from Alken to Lille in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alken station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 416 bus from Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 1 station to Lille P+R Lille station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min.

237min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 416416
Walk to Lille
Leaves from Alken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alken
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    73 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Antwerpen Centraal Station Perron 1
    ID 108005
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 416416
    Wait for bus
    416
    Turnhout Warande Perron 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lille P+R Lille
    ID 101302
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lille
    Walk to
    Lille
    2.86 km • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alken to Lille by bus and train via IC, IC and 420

To get from Alken to Lille in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alken station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 420 bus from Berchem Station Perron 11 station to Vorselaar Doornboom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min.

279min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 420420
Walk to Lille
Leaves from Alken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alken
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 11
    ID 101880
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Herentals Station Afstaphalte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vorselaar Doornboom
    ID 102809
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lille
    Walk to
    Lille
    3.29 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alken to Lille

The distance between Alken, Belgium and Lille, Belgium is approximately 118.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alken to Lille by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alken

Alken is located at Alken, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Alken Station.

Bus stations close to Alken:

  • Alken Station
  • Alken Steenweg
  • Alken Kruispunt

Public transit stations close to Lille, Belgium

Lille is located at Lille, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Poederlee Dorp.

Train stations close to Lille:

  • Tielen

Bus stations close to Lille:

  • Poederlee Dorp
  • Poederlee Heikant
  • Lille Dorp

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alken to Lille by bus and train via IC, IC and 420

To get from Alken to Lille in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Alken station to Hasselt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 420 bus from Berchem Station Perron 11 station to Vorselaar Doornboom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min.

279min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 420420
Walk to Lille
Leaves from Alken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alken
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Anvers-Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Berchem
    68 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Berchem Station Perron 11
    ID 101880
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Herentals Station Afstaphalte
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vorselaar Doornboom
    ID 102809
    85 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lille
    Walk to
    Lille
    3.29 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alken to Lille?

    The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 416.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alken to Lille?

    The alternative route takes 279 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 420.

  • Is there a direct train between Alken and Lille in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alken to Lille in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Hasselt station near Alken to Hasselt station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Hasselt station near Lille in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Alken to Lille in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Alken and Lille in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Alken to get to Lille in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the Hasselt station near Alken in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Alken and Lille in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Hasselt stop, which is closest to Lille in Belgium.

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