- 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
$40
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
15 h
Average duration
16 h 7 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
733 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Lille will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Lille without transferring at least once.
94766 · 1609
57202 · 50918
5710 · 1563
4739 · 50917
4743 · 3275
4739 · 50917
4782 · 50428
94766 · 1609
FlixBus · FlixBus
5710 · 1563Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 455 miles (733 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price |
15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration Fastest 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Lille:
A bus is $182 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Lille costing on average $234 (€193).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:44AM | Duration 16h24 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 28h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lille buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. 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 · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 21h30 | 6:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 25h45 | 12:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 transfers | |
94766 · 1609 | 10:20 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h24 | 2:44 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h25 | 6:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 19h30 | 10:10 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h40 | 8:40 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 26h45 | 6:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 transfers | |
5710 · 1563 | 5:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h30 | 10:00 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h35 | 11:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h45 | 12:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h25 | 12:05 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
4739 · 50917 | 7:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 15h00 | 10:55 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
4782 · 50428 | 8:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h15 | 12:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 33h30 | 6:30 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h45 | 2:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h30 | 3:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h00 | 7:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
4768 · 83134 | 11:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h40 | 6:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 21h55 | 9:40 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
57202 · 50918 | 11:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h25 | 5:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h50 | 12:05 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h40 | 1:10 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Milan to Lille run on average 19 times per day, taking around 14h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 455 miles (733 km) distance in 15h 0m.
Distance 455 miles (733 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 15h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
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 renowned museum in a converted Art Deco swimming pool in nearby Roubaix, popular for art, design, and its striking interior.
Major modern and contemporary art museum in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, valued for its sculpture park and strong avant-garde collection.
The city’s most charming historic quarter, filled with Flemish façades, boutiques, and atmospheric streets ideal for wandering.
Lille’s central square and natural starting point, surrounded by landmark architecture and lively urban activity.
Elegant square facing the opera house and Vieille Bourse, popular for classic city views and photography.
A classic stew of beef slowly braised in dark regional beer, often slightly sweet-sour and usually served with fries. It is one of the signature dishes of French Flanders around Lille.
A hearty northern specialty of bread topped with ham, covered in melted cheddar with beer and mustard, then baked and often served with fries. It is especially associated with Lille brasseries.
A traditional Flemish terrine of different meats set in jelly and typically served cold with fries. It is a regional specialty widely found in Lille and nearby towns.
A respected modern Flemish restaurant highlighting northern French ingredients with creative seasonal cooking. Stylish but relaxed, and one of Lille’s standout dining addresses.
Lille’s historic tea room and pastry house, celebrated for its iconic filled waffles and elegant Belle Époque atmosphere. Ideal for breakfast, tea, or dessert.
A well-known Old Lille restaurant specializing in mussels, fries, and other northern classics. Casual, busy, and popular for a classic local meal.
Moderate by French standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for great service; small change for cafés, bars, and taxis is appreciated, not required.
Official public transport app
Lille Europe, Boulevard De Turin, Lille -> Lille Flandres, Lille City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 Milan to Lille buses use the Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano 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 Milan and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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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