- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy
Major fine arts museum on Place Stanislas, known for European paintings, Daum crystal, and underground sections of the former city fortifications.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 53 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Nancy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Nancy will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Nancy without transferring at least once.
50918 · 51094
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
3275 · 50479
FlixBus · FlixBus
50457 · 50383
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
50918 · 51094
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Nancy among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Lille to Nancy:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Nancy costing on average $129 (€106).
Other travel options to Nancy take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $124 (€101) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $74 (€61). The journey takes 7h 9m versus 4h 39m 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 02:05AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Nancy buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h55 | 4:40 AM Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h30 | 5:55 PM Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse | 1 transfer | |
3275 · 50479 | 10:10 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h00 | 8:10 PM Nancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h10 | 10:10 PM Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h40 | 10:50 PM Nancy, Parking Ile de Corse | 1 transfer | |
50457 · 50383 | 2:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h25 | 11:00 PM Nancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre) | 1 transfer | |
50918 · 51094 | 5:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h55 | 2:50 AM Nancy, Rue de l'Île de Corse / Quai Sainte-Catherine (Centre) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lille to Nancy run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 194 miles (313 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 194 miles (313 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Nancy — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nancy trip today.
Major fine arts museum on Place Stanislas, known for European paintings, Daum crystal, and underground sections of the former city fortifications.
Key museum of the Nancy School Art Nouveau movement, set in a period villa with furniture, glass, and decorative arts collections.
Iconic Art Nouveau house designed for Louis Majorelle, admired for architecture, interiors, and details central to Nancy's design heritage.
The city's grand ceremonial square and top photo spot, especially popular for evening illuminations, events, and elegant architecture.
Long, refined square forming part of Nancy's UNESCO ensemble, ideal for a scenic walk between major heritage sites.
Beloved central park next to the old town, popular for strolling, relaxing, and enjoying one of the city's best green spaces.
The region’s iconic savory tart with a rich custard filling, traditionally made with lardons and cream in a buttery pastry shell.
A classic Lorraine pastry filled with marinated pork and veal, baked in puff pastry and commonly found in local bakeries and bistros.
A famous dessert associated with Nancy, this soft yeast cake is soaked in rum syrup and often served with whipped cream.
A refined Michelin-starred restaurant near Parc de la Pépinière, offering creative fine dining in a polished and intimate atmosphere.
A celebrated historic brasserie in an Art Nouveau setting, known for classic Lorraine cuisine, seafood, and an elegant grand dining room.
One of Nancy’s best-known dining rooms, valued as much for its Belle Époque decor as for traditional regional dishes and classic French service.
Prices are moderate for France. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels can rise in peak periods.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; no tip needed for cafes.
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Parking Ile de Corse, Nancy -> Nancy-Ville Station, Nancy
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Nancy 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 Nancy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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