- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
One of France’s largest fine-arts museums outside Paris, known for major European paintings, sculptures, and relief maps.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 30 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Caen to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Lille will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 12 buses that leave Caen for Lille on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 293 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 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.
51901 · 51559
FlixBus
50644 · 51297
50284 · 1671
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Caen to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to Lille:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Caen to Lille costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $116 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $84 (€69). The journey takes 5h 6m versus 4h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Lille buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 5h35 | 7:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50656 · 51803 | 2:20 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare | 7h35 | 9:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 6h35 | 9:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
50644 · 51297 | 4:20 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare | 7h10 | 11:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 7h05 | 12:05 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Caen, Gare Routière | 7h45 | 1:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Caen, Gare Routière | 7h05 | 2:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
50650 · 51801 | 7:50 AM Caen, Pl. de la Gare | 8h05 | 3:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Caen, Gare Routière | 6h30 | 4:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Caen, Gare Routière | 9h25 | 7:10 PM Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking) | 1 transfer | |
50284 · 1671 | 10:30 AM Caen, Pl. de la Gare | 8h45 | 7:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
51901 · 51559 | 12:20 PM Caen, Pl. de la Gare | 7h25 | 7:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Caen to Lille run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:21, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (293 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 2:21 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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One of France’s largest fine-arts museums outside Paris, known for major European paintings, sculptures, and relief maps.
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Elegant square beside the opera house and Vieille Bourse, known for classic city views and lively central atmosphere.
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Moderate by French standards. Casual dining is reasonable, but hotels and central restaurants cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Taxis can be rounded up; no tip is expected for casual coffee stops.
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