- 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
$141
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
13 h 29 m
Average duration
14 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
844 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antibes to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antibes to Lille will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $141.
Of the 2 trains that leave Antibes for Lille on Tue, Jun 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct trains cover the 844 km distance in an average of 14 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 29 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest trains will take 14 h 31 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 Antibes to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 524 miles (844 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$178 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $361 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 9m Average total duration Fastest 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 0m Average total duration 15h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Antibes to Lille:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antibes to Lille costing on average $178 (€147).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
Bus takes on average 15h 30m.
The journey is about 4h 37m faster (6h 39m by train vs 11h 16m by car) and roughly $182 (€150) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($178 (€147) vs $361 (€297)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Antibes to Lille trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:19 PM Antibes | 14h31 | 7:50 AM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:19 PM Antibes | 13h29 | 7:48 AM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Antibes to Lille run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $97 (€80) but you can travel from only $67 (€55) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 524 miles (844 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 524 miles (844 km) |
Average train duration 6h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€80) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 7h 30m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 7:42 PM |
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Elegant square facing the opera house and Vieille Bourse, popular for classic city views and photography.
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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.
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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.
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