- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
One of France’s largest fine arts museums outside Paris, known for major European paintings, sculptures, antiquities, and relief maps.
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
15 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tourcoing to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tourcoing to Lille will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 4 buses that leave Tourcoing for Lille on Sun, Jun 14, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 12 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 20 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tourcoing to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tourcoing to Lille:
A train is $0.42 (€0.34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tourcoing to Lille costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 31m.
You'll arrive about -1h -5m sooner (31m by bus vs 26m by car) and save roughly $-1.48 (€-1.20) compared to fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $3 (€3)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:51AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:46AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:46AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:49AM | Arrival Time 11:21AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:46AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:46PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:46PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
The table below shows live departures for Tourcoing to Lille buses for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 AM Tourcoing | 0h10 | 7:10 AM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Tourcoing | 0h20 | 8:20 AM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Tourcoing | 0h20 | 1:20 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Tourcoing | 0h10 | 10:00 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tourcoing to Lille run on average 5 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:39, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average bus duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 24m |
First bus 6:39 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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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, antiquities, and relief maps.
A celebrated art and industry museum in a former Art Deco swimming pool in nearby Roubaix, popular for its distinctive setting and sculpture displays.
Major modern and contemporary art museum in Villeneuve-d’Ascq with works by Picasso, Modigliani, and notable Art Brut holdings.
The city’s most atmospheric district, filled with cobbled streets, Flemish facades, boutiques, and some of Lille’s most photogenic corners.
Lille’s central square, officially Place du Général-de-Gaulle, surrounded by monumental buildings and lively throughout the day.
Elegant square beside the opera and Vieille Bourse, a classic stop for architecture and city-center atmosphere.
A classic stew of beef slowly cooked in dark beer, typical of French Flanders and a staple in Lille brasseries.
A hearty regional dish of toasted bread covered with ham, melted cheddar and beer sauce, often topped with an egg.
A traditional Flemish terrine of chilled meats in jelly, usually served with fries, especially popular around Lille.
A well-known old-town estaminet specializing in regional Flemish dishes, local beer and a warm rustic atmosphere.
A respected restaurant by Florent Ladeyn highlighting seasonal northern French ingredients in a refined but relaxed style.
Historic tea room and pastry house renowned for Lille waffles and elegant salon service on Rue Esquermoise.
Prices are moderate for France. Casual meals and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Small tips for taxis are optional.
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