Lille to Schaerbeek by train
Schaerbeek lies 97 km (60 mi) east of Lille, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 42 min at the speeds typical of France and Belgium rail, over roughly 118 km (73 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Lille | Schaerbeek | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Belgium |
| Population | 238,695 | 132,761 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) |
| Stations on record | La Madeleine, Mont-de-Terre, Lezennes | Brussels-North railway station, Schaarbeek railway station, Meiser railway station |
| Postal codes | 59000–59998 CEDEX | 1030 |
What changes when you arrive in Schaerbeek
Crossing from France into Belgium: the dialling code becomes +32; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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Common questions
How far is Schaerbeek from Lille?
97 km (60 mi) in a straight line, east of Lille; by road roughly 118 km (73 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lille to Schaerbeek by train?
About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lille and Schaerbeek?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Schaerbeek?
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.