- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Lille's flagship fine arts museum with major European paintings, sculptures, antiquities, and relief maps in a grand palace setting.





Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
4h 40m
Average duration
6h 17m
Buses per day
5
Distance
188 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Mans to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Le Mans to Lille:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Lille costing on average $83 (€68).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $133 (€109) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $103 (€84). The journey takes 6h 3m versus 4h 48m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:44AM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Le Mans to Lille buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
52197 · 51470 | 5:20 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 7h15 | 12:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 6h50 | 1:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
87086 · 1683 | 7:30 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 6h40 | 2:10 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 6h00 | 5:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 7h25 | 10:10 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 6h50 | 2:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 6h35 | 3:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
98080 · 83134 | 10:45 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 7h30 | 6:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 6h35 | 6:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 8h00 | 9:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
88094 · 51297 | 2:20 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 9h10 | 11:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
88194 · 51297 | 2:20 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 9h10 | 11:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
51832 · 51803 | 2:50 PM Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet | 7h05 | 9:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Le Mans to Lille run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:21, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 223 miles (359 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 2:21 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.
Lille's flagship fine arts museum with major European paintings, sculptures, antiquities, and relief maps in a grand palace setting.
Contemporary art museum near Lille known for major modern collections, sculpture park, and strong temporary exhibitions.
Art and industry museum in nearby Roubaix, housed in a former swimming pool and famous for its atmospheric displays and design collections.
Lille's old town charms with cobbled lanes, Flemish façades, boutiques, and a lively atmosphere ideal for wandering and photography.
Long green park beside the citadel, popular for jogging, picnics, boating, and easy walks close to the center.
Large central square linking transport, shopping, and historic sights; a practical hub and one of the city's busiest meeting points.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew simmered with dark beer and bread. It is a signature dish of Lille and northern France, reflecting the region's brewing heritage.
A crisp tart made with Maroilles cheese, a strong local cow's milk cheese from the region. It is one of the most emblematic savory specialties around Lille.
Mussels served with fries, popular in Lille brasseries and during the Braderie. The dish reflects the city's Belgian influence and long-standing regional food culture.
Michelin-starred dining in Old Lille with polished modern French cuisine and seasonal tasting menus. Refined service in an intimate fine-dining room.
Popular estaminet serving regional northern dishes and local beers in a warm, rustic interior. A strong choice for traditional Lille comfort food.
Renowned pastry salon and tea room famous for Lille stuffed waffles and elegant sweets. A classic stop for local pastry heritage in a refined setting.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable and many sights are low-cost.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, round up taxis, and leave small change in cafes.
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Gare Lille Europe -> Lille Flandres, Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Le Mans 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.

Most Le Mans to Lille buses use the Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet to Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) station pair, with some services arriving at Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking). Use this guide to compare Le Mans and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
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