- 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
$39
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 25 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
637 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grenoble to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grenoble to Lille will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Grenoble to Lille without transferring at least once.
94766 · 1683
51990 · 50448
5132 · 1563
5130 · 51297
FlixBus · FlixBus
94766 · 1683
FlixBus · FlixBus
5132 · 1563
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 395 miles (637 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $208 Average price | $257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Grenoble to Lille:
A bus is $91 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Lille costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $162 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Lille costing on average $208 (€171).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€38) compared to roughly $257 (€211) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $211 (€173). The journey takes 10h 23m versus 7h 42m 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.
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 Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 01:44AM | Duration 11h04 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Grenoble 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94766 · 1683 | 3:40 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 10h30 | 2:10 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h30 | 6:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h55 | 8:40 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 21h20 | 7:10 PM Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking) | 2 transfers | |
5132 · 1563 | 10:25 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h35 | 10:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h40 | 10:10 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 14h50 | 2:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
50004 · 83134 | 6:00 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 12h15 | 6:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 12h05 | 7:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
5130 · 51297 | 9:00 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 14h30 | 11:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
51990 · 50448 | 12:00 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 13h35 | 1:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h50 | 12:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 11h40 | 1:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Grenoble to Lille run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 395 miles (637 km) distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 395 miles (637 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
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 Grenoble 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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