Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
14 h 15 m
Average
14 h 48 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
783 km
Of the 3 buses that leave Montpellier for Lille every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 485 miles (783 km) | |
Average bus duration | 13 h 45 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $41 (€36) | |
Direct bus | No | |
Bus providers | Flixbus, Eurolines France, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ouibus |
Buses from Montpellier to Lille cover the 485 miles (783 km) long trip taking on average 13 h 45 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, Eurolines France, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ouibus. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $41 (€36), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $32 (€28). Travelers depart most frequently from Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus buses will get you to Lille from Montpellier from $32 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Lille and Montpellier are located in almost opposite regions of France, with Lille in the north and Montpellier in the south. While both cities are popular and travelled to frequently, there are no direct buses from Montpellier to Lille, and passengers need to travel via Paris and the Paris Gallieni Bus Station. The major provider for this journey is Flixbus.
Return buses from Lille to Montpellier are also available.
Montpellier Les Sabines bus station is on Line 2 of the tramway and an easy walk from the city center. An efficient bus and tram system covers the center of Montpellier and the surrounding areas, making connections by pubic transit possible throughout the day. In the evenings, the city has a regular night bus service called L'Amigo and taxis are available around the city for drop-off at Les Sabines.
Lille is a large university town located very close to the border between France and Belgium. Once a center for heavy industry, much of it has been restored and rejuvenated and it is now a popular tourist destination with excellent museums and a lively nightlife, including a monthly Reggae event called the Chalice Sound System. Lille is also well known for La Braderie, an annual street market held in September. People from all over Europe come here to shop for antiques and dine on mussels and French fries. Gare Lille Europe is centrally located in the Place Francois Mitterrand and is served by two Metro lines and several bus routes, which link it to the city center and surrounding villages. There are also two tramlines in Lille, as well as a local cable train service running to nearby towns, such as Roubaix and Tourcoing. The city's night bus network is called the Clair de Lune and a taxi rank is situated at the entrance to the bus station.
Some of the Montpellier bus stations to Lille you can start your journey from include Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines), Montpellier, Avenue du Colonel André and Montpellier, Arrêt OUIBUS Parking Circé. Similarly, some of the arrival bus stations in Lille include Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), Lille, Place Saint Hubert and Lille, Boulevard Victor Hugo (Total Access).
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines) and arriving in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Montpellier, Rue de la Madeleine (Sabines), which is located around 4.6 miles (7.4 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city center.
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