- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes
The city’s main fine arts museum, notable for sculpture, painting, and works tied to Watteau and Carpeaux.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lille to Valenciennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Valenciennes will cost around €3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €2.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 5 buses from Lille to Valenciennes, including 5 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Lille to Valenciennes run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €2 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 10:56, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 10:56 AM |
Last bus 8:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Lille to Valenciennes.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €4 |
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Valenciennes buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:20 PM Lille | 0h20 | 5:40 PM Valenciennes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Lille | 0h10 | 6:10 PM Valenciennes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
![]() | 6:10 AM Lille | 0h40 | 6:50 AM Valenciennes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 AM Lille | 0h15 | 7:05 AM Valenciennes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Lille | 0h10 | 8:00 AM Valenciennes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The city’s main fine arts museum, notable for sculpture, painting, and works tied to Watteau and Carpeaux.
Center interpreting UNESCO-listed mining heritage near Valenciennes through exhibitions and guided visits.
Glass museum in nearby Sars-Poteries, valued for contemporary works and strong regional craft identity.
The main central square, lively and historic, surrounded by key civic buildings and ideal for orientation.
Pleasant urban park with lawns, walks, and a bandstand, popular for relaxing close to the city center.
Canal-side marina and promenade area offering an easy walk and a calmer view of the city’s waterways.
A rich northern stew of beef slowly braised in dark beer with onions. It is a signature dish of French Flanders and common in Valenciennes brasseries.
Welsh from the Nord is toast topped with ham, covered in melted cheddar and beer, then baked. It reflects the strong beer culture of the border region.
A savory pie from northern France filled with minced meat, often pork and veal. It is a traditional bakery and market staple in the Valenciennes area.
Refined French restaurant known for careful plating, seasonal menus, and a quieter dining room suited to a special meal.
Popular casual spot for hearty northern dishes, grills, and beer in a friendly brasserie atmosphere close to the city center.
Established brasserie in central Valenciennes serving regional classics, seafood, and French mains in a polished but relaxed setting.
More affordable than Paris or Lille; hotels, dining, and local transit are usually moderate for a small French city.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Lille to Valenciennes buses use the Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) to Valenciennes, Gare station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Valenciennes 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.
Valenciennes, Gare is 1 km from Valenciennes city centre. Public transport options include:
Valenciennes, Gare has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Valenciennes, Gare. ATMs are available at Valenciennes, Gare.
Ticket office support is available at Valenciennes, Gare.
Available at Valenciennes, Gare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valenciennes, Gare: The station is accessible to people with mobility issues.
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