- 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
$55
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 38 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lille will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 14 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Lille on Sun, Jun 28, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 28 the direct buses cover the 403 km distance in an average of 8 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 28 the slowest buses will take 9 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lille:
A bus is $160 (€132) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lille costing on average $211 (€174).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 4m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $98 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€38). The journey takes 8h 4m versus 5h 51m 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, Union Ivkoni International, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Lille buses for today, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 12h00 | 11:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
30485 · 50448 | 12:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 13h35 | 1:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 9h10 | 10:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 10h45 | 1:50 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 7h50 | 1:50 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
30481 · 50458 | 10:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 12h55 | 11:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 28 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 9h05 | 12:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h45 | 12:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 11h45 | 6:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
30483 · 1671 | 7:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 12h15 | 7:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 8h20 | 6:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 11h10 | 9:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Lille run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.
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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.
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