- 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
$78
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 33 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
543 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Geneva to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Lille will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Lille without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
57202 · 50918
57202 · 83134
57202 · 1671
FlixBus · FlixBus
57202 · 50918
5710 · 1563
57202 · 83134
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 337 miles (543 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price | $215 Average price | $300 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Lille:
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Lille costing on average $183 (€150).
A bus is $148 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Lille costing on average $215 (€176).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $300 (€246) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $233 (€191). The journey takes 9h 36m versus 6h 35m 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 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 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Lille buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 12h10 | 12:05 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 12h45 | 12:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 12h40 | 4:15 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 14h00 | 6:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 13h10 | 6:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Genève, Aéroport | 15h05 | 8:40 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 12h15 | 8:40 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Genève, Aéroport | 17h45 | 2:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 transfers | |
5710 · 1563 | 10:55 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 11h05 | 10:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 12h10 | 11:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 14h50 | 7:10 PM Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 11h55 | 4:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
57202 · 50918 | 6:30 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 10h50 | 5:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
57202 · 83134 | 6:30 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 11h45 | 6:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
57202 · 1671 | 6:30 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 12h45 | 7:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Geneva to Lille run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 337 miles (543 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 337 miles (543 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.
One of France’s largest fine-arts museums outside Paris, known for major European paintings, sculptures, and relief maps.
A celebrated art and industry museum in nearby Roubaix, set in a former Art Deco swimming pool and popular for its striking interior.
A former medieval hospital turned museum presenting Flemish art, period interiors, and local history in Old Lille.
Lille’s atmospheric old quarter, packed with Flemish façades, boutiques, and photogenic streets popular with visitors and locals alike.
The city’s main square, officially Place du Général-de-Gaulle, and a natural starting point for sightseeing and people-watching.
Elegant square beside the opera house and Vieille Bourse, known for classic city views and lively central atmosphere.
A hearty northern specialty of toasted bread topped with ham, covered in melted beer-cheese sauce, and often finished with an egg. It is iconic in Lille brasseries.
Traditional beef stew from French Flanders, slowly braised with dark beer and onions for a rich sweet-savory flavor. A classic regional comfort dish.
A chilled terrine of mixed meats in savory jelly, served with fries. It is a distinctive Flemish dish strongly associated with Lille and the surrounding region.
A respected restaurant highlighting Flemish and northern French products with a creative, contemporary approach. Warm atmosphere and strong regional identity.
A historic seafood restaurant known for its belle époque decor, oysters, fish, and classic French dining experience near the center.
An established Old Lille address famous for mussels, fries, and other northern brasserie staples. Casual, busy, and popular with both locals and visitors.
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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Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) -> Lille Flandres
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva 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.

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