- 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.
Cheapest price
€85
Average price
€100
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cholet to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cholet to Lille will cost around €100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €85.
It's difficult to get from Cholet to Lille without transferring at least 2 times.
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859324Trains from Cholet to Lille run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €73 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 18:50. The fastest train covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €73 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 6:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Cholet to Lille trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:50 PM Cholet | 5h12 | 10:02 PM Lille | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
8912 · 7569+ 859306 | 8:49 AM Cholet station | 4h51 | 1:40 PM Lille-Europe | 2 transfers | |
8916 · 7047+ 97100 | 10:30 AM Cholet | 6h18 | 4:48 PM Lille Flandres | 2 transfers | |
8972 · 5280+ 859310 | 10:49 AM Cholet station | 5h00 | 3:49 PM Lille-Europe | 2 transfers | |
5306 · 5284+ 859348 | 12:28 PM Cholet station | 5h30 | 5:58 PM Lille-Europe | 2 transfers | |
8814 · 7057+ 859316 | 1:55 PM Cholet station | 4h23 | 6:18 PM Lille Flandres | 2 transfers | |
12494 · 7591+ 859322 | 4:49 PM Cholet station | 4h51 | 9:40 PM Lille-Europe | 2 transfers | |
8926 · 7297+ 859324 | 5:50 PM Cholet station | 5h17 | 11:07 PM Lille Flandres | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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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Lille Flandres -> Grand Place, Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cholet 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.

Most Cholet to Lille trains use the Cholet to Lille Flandres station pair, with some services arriving at Lille-Europe. Use this guide to compare Cholet and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cholet is 1 km from Cholet city centre. Public transport options include:
Cholet has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Grain de Sel, La Taverne
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Cholet. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cholet. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cholet: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cholet: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cholet.
Nearby hotels include ibis Cholet, Mercure Cholet Centre Hotel, Hotel du Cormier.
Cholet, Hôtel de Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafe and vending machines available on the premises.
Free Wi-Fi available in the station building. ATMs are aTM located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Cholet, Hôtel de Ville.
Available at Cholet, Hôtel de Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cholet, Hôtel de Ville: Station equipped with ramps and elevators for accessibility.
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
Lille-Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille-Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Costa Coffee, Factory & Co., PAUL, Selecta
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are located in Hall 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00. Information desks are located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
Luggage storage is staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
Available at Lille-Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille-Europe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille-Europe: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe, Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille, Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais.
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