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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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4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Lyon to Lille by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Lille
Travel to Lille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Lille.

There are 2 ways to get from Lyon to Lille: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Lille from Lyon is by taking a coach, which costs on average €19.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lyon to Lille:
Taking a coach costs less than taking a flight, which costs on average for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs €30 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €49.
The fastest way to get to Lille from Lyon is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 57 min.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 8 h 45 min.
The Lyon to Lille distance is approximately 559 km.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Lille is:
- 15 coaches a day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- 17 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Lyon to Lille as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Lyon to Lille:
- Coaches mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Trains from Lyon to Lille most often leave from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Lille Flandres.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Lille:
- You can take a coach from Lyon to Lille with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €19 with BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Lille.
- You can take a train from Lyon to Lille with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF TER. Cheap tickets can be found for €49 with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Lyon to Lille.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Lille with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus with 4 direct coaches per day.
- 9 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI or SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lille as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Lyon to Lille.
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