- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Lille's flagship fine arts museum with major European paintings, sculptures, antiquities, and relief maps in a grand palace setting.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Saint-Denis to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Denis to Lille will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 3 buses from Saint-Denis to Lille, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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 Saint-Denis to Lille run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Saint-Denis to Lille.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Denis to Lille 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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![]() | 10:30 AM Saint-Denis | 2h10 | 12:40 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Saint-Denis | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Lille's flagship fine arts museum with major European paintings, sculptures, antiquities, and relief maps in a grand palace setting.
Contemporary art museum near Lille known for major modern collections, sculpture park, and strong temporary exhibitions.
Art and industry museum in nearby Roubaix, housed in a former swimming pool and famous for its atmospheric displays and design collections.
Lille's old town charms with cobbled lanes, Flemish façades, boutiques, and a lively atmosphere ideal for wandering and photography.
Long green park beside the citadel, popular for jogging, picnics, boating, and easy walks close to the center.
Large central square linking transport, shopping, and historic sights; a practical hub and one of the city's busiest meeting points.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew simmered with dark beer and bread. It is a signature dish of Lille and northern France, reflecting the region's brewing heritage.
A crisp tart made with Maroilles cheese, a strong local cow's milk cheese from the region. It is one of the most emblematic savory specialties around Lille.
Mussels served with fries, popular in Lille brasseries and during the Braderie. The dish reflects the city's Belgian influence and long-standing regional food culture.
Michelin-starred dining in Old Lille with polished modern French cuisine and seasonal tasting menus. Refined service in an intimate fine-dining room.
Popular estaminet serving regional northern dishes and local beers in a warm, rustic interior. A strong choice for traditional Lille comfort food.
Renowned pastry salon and tea room famous for Lille stuffed waffles and elegant sweets. A classic stop for local pastry heritage in a refined setting.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable and many sights are low-cost.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, round up taxis, and leave small change in cafes.
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Most Saint-Denis to Lille buses use the Saint-Denis, Université 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 Saint-Denis and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Saint-Denis, Université is 1 km from Saint-Denis city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Denis, Université has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Saint-Denis, Université: Taxis.
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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