The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Lille
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€68
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 34 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Lille will cost around €68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 29 buses that leave Lyon for Lille on Sun, Dec 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 559 km distance in an average of 6 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4788 · 1663
5130 · 50579
83134
94766 · 1609
4782 · 50428




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lyon to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 559 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€49 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Lille bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Lille buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5288 · 50428 | 1:25 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 9h55 | 11:20 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h20 | 1:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h30 | 3:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
4788 · 1663 | 5:20 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 9h04 | 2:24 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
83134 | 7:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 9h40 | 5:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h20 | 6:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h55 | 8:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
5130 · 50579 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h40 | 8:25 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h00 | 10:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h50 | 10:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h35 | 11:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
50470 | 2:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h45 | 11:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
54032 · 50448 | 3:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 9h35 | 12:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 9h00 | 12:20 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
94766 · 1609 | 4:25 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 9h19 | 1:44 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 9h00 | 5:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 21h40 | 6:10 PM Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking) | 2 transfers | |
50829 · 50917 | 9:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 12h05 | 9:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h50 | 7:25 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
5808 · 1563 | 12:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 9h00 | 9:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h30 | 9:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
94742 · 50285 | 12:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h00 | 10:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 9h15 | 10:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Lille
Buses from Lyon to Lille run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 559 km distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 8h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Lyon to LilleYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Lille with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Lille by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, Aéroport Saint Exupéry. When arriving in Lille, you can end your route in coach stations like Lille, Gare Europe, Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and Lille, Boulevard Victor Hugo (Total Access).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lille, Gare Europe, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Lille
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER
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