About this route
Route overview
Lille is France's fourth-largest city and a major business center on the Belgian-French border. The route from BRU runs via the R0 and then E42/A27 southwest to the border. The drive is stable, with possible slowdowns on the R0 leaving Brussels. Belgium and France are in the Schengen Area — no border checks. A popular route for corporate guests, academic delegations and passengers connecting BRU with northern France.