- 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
$36
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 48 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tours to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tours to Lille will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Tours to Lille without transferring at least once.
5126 · 1663
3164 · 1659
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3164 · 3274
FlixBus · FlixBus
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3164 · 3274
3164 · 1659
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tours to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tours to Lille:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Lille costing on average $94 (€77).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $146 (€119) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117 (€96). The journey takes 6h 24m versus 5h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 02:24PM | Duration 8h34 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 02:44AM | Duration 8h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for Tours to Lille buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 7h30 | 3:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
4761 · 1663 | 7:45 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 7h25 | 3:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 6h20 | 4:00 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 7h15 | 6:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
3160 · 1671 | 12:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 6h45 | 7:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 7h45 | 9:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h55 | 11:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
3172 · 51297 | 2:40 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h50 | 11:30 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h40 | 1:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
95920 · 50448 | 6:40 PM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 6h55 | 1:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h10 | 11:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
95926 · 50428 | 4:10 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h05 | 12:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
3164 · 1659 | 5:55 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 7h00 | 12:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
3164 · 3274 | 5:55 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 6h55 | 12:50 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
5126 · 1663 | 6:50 AM Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson | 8h20 | 3:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Tours to Lille run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:21, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 2:21 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
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 celebrated art and industry museum in nearby Roubaix, set in a former Art Deco swimming pool and popular for its striking interior.
A former medieval hospital turned museum presenting Flemish art, period interiors, and local history in Old Lille.
Lille’s atmospheric old quarter, packed with Flemish façades, boutiques, and photogenic streets popular with visitors and locals alike.
The city’s main square, officially Place du Général-de-Gaulle, and a natural starting point for sightseeing and people-watching.
Elegant square beside the opera house and Vieille Bourse, known for classic city views and lively central atmosphere.
A hearty northern specialty of toasted bread topped with ham, covered in melted beer-cheese sauce, and often finished with an egg. It is iconic in Lille brasseries.
Traditional beef stew from French Flanders, slowly braised with dark beer and onions for a rich sweet-savory flavor. A classic regional comfort dish.
A chilled terrine of mixed meats in savory jelly, served with fries. It is a distinctive Flemish dish strongly associated with Lille and the surrounding region.
A respected restaurant highlighting Flemish and northern French products with a creative, contemporary approach. Warm atmosphere and strong regional identity.
A historic seafood restaurant known for its belle époque decor, oysters, fish, and classic French dining experience near the center.
An established Old Lille address famous for mussels, fries, and other northern brasserie staples. Casual, busy, and popular with both locals and visitors.
Moderate by French standards. Casual dining is reasonable, but hotels and central restaurants cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Taxis can be rounded up; no tip is expected for casual coffee stops.
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Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) -> Lille Flandres
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tours 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 Tours to Lille buses use the Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170 to Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) station pair, with some services arriving at Tourcoing, Avenue Salvador Allende. Use this guide to compare Tours and Lille 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.
Lille, Gare Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Gare 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 Express (in the station), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Gare Europe.
Available at Lille, Gare Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Gare Europe: Elevators, ramps.
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