- Must visit
MuMa Le Havre
Major fine arts museum with renowned Impressionist and modern collections, facing the harbor in a landmark postwar building.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Le Havre is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Le Havre will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Le Havre without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Le Havre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Lille to Le Havre:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Le Havre costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Le Havre take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $91 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€47). The journey takes 5h 1m versus 3h 30m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Le Havre 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 |
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![]() | 1:40 PM Lille | 7h10 | 8:50 PM Le Havre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Lille | 7h10 | 9:50 PM Le Havre | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Lille | 7h45 | 11:45 PM Le Havre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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50449 · 7753 | 4:05 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h15 | 11:20 AM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 6h45 | 1:45 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 6h05 | 3:35 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking) | 8h55 | 7:35 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 6h45 | 6:15 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
52502 · 7745 | 12:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 7h30 | 7:30 PM Le Havre, Gare routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lille to Le Havre run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:21, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 2:21 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Le Havre — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Le Havre trip today.
Major fine arts museum with renowned Impressionist and modern collections, facing the harbor in a landmark postwar building.
Restored 18th-century shipowner's house showing merchant life in historic Le Havre through period rooms and collections.
Model apartment illustrating daily life and design in Auguste Perret's rebuilt postwar city, useful for understanding the UNESCO center.
Popular seaside promenade and pebble beach for walking, sunsets, and modern coastal views, especially lively in warm months.
Hilltop gardens with panoramic views over Le Havre, the estuary, and the sea, very popular for photos and relaxed walks.
Core reconstructed district designed by Auguste Perret, notable for architecture, wide perspectives, and urban heritage walks.
Mussels cooked with cream, cider, shallots, and sometimes apples, reflecting Normandy’s coastal seafood and dairy traditions.
Local sole served with a rich Normandy-style sauce of cream, mushrooms, and shellfish, common in classic seaside restaurants.
Scallops from the nearby Norman coast, often prepared simply with butter or in a creamy sauce during the fishing season.
A well-known Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined Normandy seafood and seasonal tasting menus in an elegant setting.
An established Le Havre restaurant appreciated for classic French cuisine, seafood, and a warm brasserie atmosphere.
A historic local institution known for seafood, sauerkraut dishes, and bustling traditional brasserie character near the seafront.
Prices are moderate by French standards. Cafés are reasonable, while hotels and seafront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; no tip needed for counter service.
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Le Havre, Gare routière -> Le Havre Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Le Havre 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 Le Havre, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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