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AnderlechtLille

Anderlecht to Lille by train

Lille lies 91 km (57 mi) west of Anderlecht, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 39 min at the speeds typical of Belgium and France rail, over roughly 112 km (69 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

AnderlechtLille

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AnderlechtLille
CountryBelgiumFrance
Population160,553238,695
Elevation27 m (89 ft)20 m (66 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Brussels)UTC+2 (Europe/Paris)
Stations on recordAnderlecht railway station, Kuregem railway stationLa Madeleine, Mont-de-Terre, Lezennes
Postal codes107059000–59998 CEDEX

What changes when you arrive in Lille

Crossing from Belgium into France: the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.

Where to book trains from Anderlecht to Lille

OmioCompares trains, buses and some flights across European operators in one search.Explore train options on Omio (opens www.omio.com in a new tab)
TrainlineStrong UK and European rail coverage, including split-ticket options in Britain.Check rail fares on Trainline (opens www.thetrainline.com in a new tab)
Deutsche BahnSells its own tickets plus Trenitalia, SBB, SNCF, OeBB, Eurostar and SJ, so most multi-country journeys price end to end here.Plan a cross-border route on Deutsche Bahn (opens int.bahn.de in a new tab)
Rail EuropePasses and point-to-point tickets sold in USD, which suits some US travellers.Book European rail on Rail Europe (opens www.raileurope.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Lille

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Common questions

How far is Lille from Anderlecht?

91 km (57 mi) in a straight line, west of Anderlecht; by road roughly 112 km (69 mi).

How long does it take to get from Anderlecht to Lille by train?

About 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Anderlecht and Lille?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Lille?

The Euro (EUR).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.