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The cheapest and fastest trains from Avignon to Lille

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

€74

Average ticket price on Sep 19

€128

Fastest journey on Sep 19

4 h 10 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

4 h 22 m

Trains on Sep 19

Distance

755 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Avignon to Lille will cost around €128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 19, we found 29 trains from Avignon to Lille, including 5 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 755 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .

On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 46 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.

6124 · 7085
4:41 PM5h13
Avignon TGV
9:54 PMLille-Europe
€741One-way
1 transfer
6124 · 7085+879642
4:13 PM5h41
Avignon Centre
9:54 PMLille-Europe
€771One-way
2 transfers
6194 · 7031
7:03 AM5h45
Avignon Centre
12:48 PMLille Flandres
€871One-way
1 transfer
6124 · 7289
4:41 PM5h06
Avignon TGV
9:47 PMLille-Europe
€881One-way
1 transfer
6124 · 7289+879642
4:13 PM5h34
Avignon Centre
9:47 PMLille-Europe
€911One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Avignon to Lille

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €87, while a train costs an average of €153.

Distance: 469 miles (755 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Flight	Bus	Driving
€153 Average price	€98 Average price	€87 Average price Cheapest	€238 Average price (fuel + tolls)
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time*	12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest	- CO2 emissions	0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions	- CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company	Your own car or car rental
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Avignon to Lille is a bus with an average price of €87.

This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Lille:

A bus is €11 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Avignon to Lille costing on average €98.

A bus is €66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Lille costing on average €153.

The fastest way to travel from Avignon to Lille is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 51m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 30m.

Bus takes on average 12h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Avignon and Lille including taking a bus, train, and flight.

We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Avignon to Lille among Omio's users.

Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 4h 25m faster (4h 30m by train vs 8h 55m by car) and roughly €85 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€153 vs €238). 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.

Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Avignon to Lille train times

The table below shows live departures for Avignon to Lille trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
9854+879309	6:46 AM Avignon Centre	4h48	11:34 AM Lille-Europe	1 transfer
6194 · 7031	7:03 AM Avignon Centre	5h45	12:48 PM Lille Flandres	1 transfer
6194 · 7035	7:03 AM Avignon Centre	6h47	1:50 PM Lille Flandres	1 transfer
9854	7:15 AM Avignon TGV	4h19	11:34 AM Lille-Europe	0 transfersDirect
6106 · 7031	7:41 AM Avignon TGV	5h07	12:48 PM Lille Flandres	1 transfer
6106 · 7035	7:41 AM Avignon TGV	6h09	1:50 PM Lille Flandres	1 transfer
12562+17700	8:10 AM Avignon Centre	6h16	2:26 PM Lille-Europe	1 transfer
5354 · 12562+879323	8:44 AM Avignon Centre	5h42	2:26 PM Lille-Europe	2 transfers
5354 · 12562	9:07 AM Avignon TGV	5h19	2:26 PM Lille-Europe	1 transfer
6112 · 7571+879325	9:13 AM Avignon Centre	6h02	3:15 PM Lille-Europe	2 transfers
6112 · 7571	9:41 AM Avignon TGV	5h34	3:15 PM Lille-Europe	1 transfer
5516 · 6616 · 7043	10:22 AM Avignon TGV	5h28	3:50 PM Lille Flandres	2 transfers
12176 · 6616 · 7043	10:22 AM Avignon TGV	5h28	3:50 PM Lille Flandres	2 transfers
9866+879626	12:17 PM Avignon Centre	4h48	5:05 PM Lille-Europe	1 transfer
9866	12:49 PM Avignon TGV	4h16	5:05 PM Lille-Europe	0 transfersDirect
5192+879349	1:44 PM Avignon Centre	5h17	7:01 PM Lille Flandres	1 transfer
5192	2:12 PM Avignon TGV	4h49	7:01 PM Lille Flandres	0 transfersDirect
6120 · 7069+879634	2:13 PM Avignon Centre	5h35	7:48 PM Lille Flandres	2 transfers
6120 · 7069+879634	2:13 PM Avignon Centre	5h38	7:51 PM Lille Flandres	2 transfers
6120 · 7069	2:41 PM Avignon TGV	5h07	7:48 PM Lille Flandres	1 transfer
6120 · 7069	2:41 PM Avignon TGV	5h10	7:51 PM Lille Flandres	1 transfer
9868+879355	3:13 PM Avignon Centre	4h46	7:59 PM Lille-Europe	1 transfer
9868	3:49 PM Avignon TGV	4h10	7:59 PM Lille-Europe	0 transfersDirect
6124 · 7085+879642	4:13 PM Avignon Centre	5h41	9:54 PM Lille-Europe	2 transfers
6124 · 7289+879642	4:13 PM Avignon Centre	5h34	9:47 PM Lille-Europe	2 transfers
6124 · 7085	4:41 PM Avignon TGV	5h13	9:54 PM Lille-Europe	1 transfer
6124 · 7289	4:41 PM Avignon TGV	5h06	9:47 PM Lille-Europe	1 transfer
9882+879365	5:17 PM Avignon Centre	4h49	10:06 PM Lille-Europe	1 transfer
9882	5:49 PM Avignon TGV	4h17	10:06 PM Lille-Europe	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Avignon to Lille

France

Trains from Avignon to Lille run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €57 but you can travel from only €34 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 469 miles (755 km) distance in 3h 43m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €34

Distance

469 miles (755 km)

Average train duration

4h 30m

Cheapest ticket price

€57

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 43m

First train

5:20 AM

Last train

9:33 PM

Cheapest Month

Dec

Cheapest Day

Wed

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Wed

Least Busy Day

Sat

Best time to book

14 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €34

Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER from Avignon to Lille trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER trains will get you between Avignon and Lille from €34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SNCF | TGV INOUI

About

SNCF's TGV INOUI is a premium high-speed train service operating across France and to other European cities. Launched in 2017, it aims to provide an enhanced travel experience with greater comfort, connectivity, and services compared to traditional TGV services. TGV INOUI trains offer features like adjustable seats, electrical outlets, fold-down tables, and dedicated luggage spaces. Passengers can enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and access to the TGV INOUI portal for entertainment and journey information. The service also includes a "Bistro TGV INOUI" for dining, with options for online ordering. SNCF is also introducing a new generation of TGV INOUI trains from 2026, which will be more modular, energy-efficient, and 97% recyclable.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SNCF | TGV INOUI Duration

3h 43m

Cheapest SNCF | TGV INOUI Price

€57

SNCF | TGV INOUI frequency

19 a day

Luggage included

1 hand luggage + 2 pieces of luggage free of charge

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, end of carriages, between seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund conditions depend on ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train canceled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car (not all trains), at-seat service in 1st class, snack bar/cafe

Seat reservation

Second class: Optional, additional fee. First class: Included in ticket price

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available

Pets

Small pets in carriers: Free. Large dogs: Paid ticket required. Guide dogs: Free

Quiet zone

Learn more about SNCF | TGV INOUI

SNCF | Intercités de nuit

About

SNCF Intercités de nuit is the regular overnight train service offered by France's national railway company, SNCF, since 2012. These trains, primarily using Corail coaches, provide a time-effective way to travel across France, connecting Paris to various destinations in the south, including the Alps, the Côte d'Azur, and the Pyrenees. Passengers can choose from reclining seats, 6-berth couchettes in second class, or 4-berth couchettes in first class, with the option to book an entire compartment for privacy. Services can include Wi-Fi, pre-ordered meals, and even shower access at select stations for first-class travelers. Popular routes include Paris to Nice, Toulouse, Briançon, and Lourdes.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average SNCF | Intercités de nuit Duration

10h 9m

Cheapest SNCF | Intercités de nuit Price

€105

SNCF | Intercités de nuit frequency

1 a day

Luggage included

1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of luggage included

Luggage storage

Luggage racks at the end of carriages and overhead storage

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies vary by ticket type

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Food sold onboard

Vending machine with snacks and drinks available

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included in ticket price

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces available, staff assistance for boarding/disembarking

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about SNCF | Intercités de nuit

TER

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average TER Duration

5h 22m

Cheapest TER Price

€120

TER frequency

1 a day

Complete guide to Lille

Things to do in Lille

Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.

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.

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Must visit

LaM - Lille Métropole Musée d'art moderne, d'art contemporain et d'art brut

Contemporary art museum near Lille known for major modern collections, sculpture park, and strong temporary exhibitions.

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Must visit

La Piscine - Musée d'Art et d'Industrie André Diligent

Art and industry museum in nearby Roubaix, housed in a former swimming pool and famous for its atmospheric displays and design collections.

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Euro (€)

Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable and many sights are low-cost.

Average meal costs

Budget: €8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: €60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: €2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, round up taxis, and leave small change in cafes.

FAQs: Trains from Avignon to Lille

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Avignon to Lille by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Train ticket prices from Avignon to Lille can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €57, while the average price is around €153.

The train from Avignon to Lille takes 3h 43m and runs 17 per day.

The distance by train from Avignon to Lille is 469 miles (755 km).

The first train from Avignon to Lille leaves at 5:20 AM.

The last train from Avignon to Lille leaves at 9:33 PM.

There is no high speed train available from Avignon to Lille.

Yes, there is a direct train from Avignon to Lille. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by SNCF | TGV INOUI.

Yes, there is a night train from Avignon to Lille.

The train station in Avignon that goes to Lille is Avignon TGV, which connects to Lille-Europe.

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Lille is by bus, with a cost of around €34.

The train journey from Avignon to Lille offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque landscapes of Provence and the varied terrain of the Rhône Valley, providing travelers with glimpses of rolling vineyards, charming villages, and the occasional view of the French countryside.

A day trip from Avignon to Lille is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 43m each way. The distance is 469 miles (755 km), and there are 15 trips per day available for trains.

In Lille, visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions and sights. Families might enjoy Lille Zoo and Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas for leisure and relaxation. Explore the lively Marché de Wazemmes for local produce, or delve into history at the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille. Art lovers can visit the Palais des Beaux-Arts and La Piscine Museum in Roubaix. Discover the charm of Vieux Lille with its Flemish architecture, and take in the views at La Citadelle. The Lille Cathedral and Grand Place are also must-sees for their architectural significance and vibrant atmosphere.

Two to three days is ideal to explore Lille, allowing time to visit its historic sites, enjoy local cuisine, and experience its vibrant culture.

Yes, you can take the train from Avignon to Lille.

Since both Avignon and Lille are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

Popular day trips by train from Lille include Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, Dunkirk, Antwerp.

We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Avignon to Lille among Omio's users.

Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.

France uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.

In Lille, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets, train stations, and popular tourist spots. Beware of distraction scams where scammers create a commotion to divert attention while an accomplice steals belongings. It's also advisable to stay alert when using public transportation and avoid poorly lit or isolated areas at night. Always use official taxi services to prevent overcharging.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Avignon to Lille

Most Avignon to Lille trains use the Avignon TGV to Lille-Europe station pair, with some services arriving at Lille Flandres. Use this guide to compare Avignon and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Avignon

Arrival train stations in Lille

Which Avignon station do trains to Lille leave from?

Trains from Avignon to Lille leave from Avignon TGV. The station is 1 miles (3 km) from Avignon city centre at Place de l'Europe, 84000 Avignon, France.

Avignon TGVPlace de l'Europe, 84000 Avignon, France+33 490278169 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Avignon TGV from Avignon city centre

Avignon TGV is 3 km from Avignon city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainTer · 6m · €1 · every ~4 min

Bus122 · 11m · €2 · every ~1 min

20 · 16m · every ~3 min

122, 151 · 20m · €5 · every ~3 min

Avignon TGV train station facilities and services

Avignon TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Starbucks, Eric Kayser, Selecta

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the south entrance of the station.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30. Information desks are located at the ticket office in the departure hall.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Avignon TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Avignon TGV: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon TGV: Wheelchair access, personalized assistance service. Contact +33 890640650 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Aparthotel Adagio, Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV, Hôtel Kyriad Avignon Courtine Gare.

More about Avignon TGV

Avignon CentrePlace de l'Europe, 84000 Avignon, France+33 892 35 35 35 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Avignon Centre from Avignon city centre

BusCzr · 7m · every ~7 min

Avignon Centre train station facilities and services

Avignon Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.