- Must visit
Louvre Museum
World-famous museum with masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and grand palace interiors. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille-Europe to Paris Gare du Nord is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille-Europe to Paris Gare du Nord will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lille-Europe for Paris Gare du Nord on Mon, Jul 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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.
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7544Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille-Europe to Paris Gare du Nord among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lille-Europe to Paris Gare du Nord:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille-Europe to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Paris Gare du Nord take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
The journey is about 53m faster (1h 37m by train vs 2h 30m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($55 (€45) vs $66 (€54)). 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, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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 Lille-Europe to Paris Gare du Nord trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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7534 | 5:52 PM Lille-Europe | 1h16 | 7:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
7277+ 7342 | On time 6:20 PM Lille-Europe | 3h42 | 10:02 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7546 | 9:52 PM Lille-Europe | 1h16 | 11:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, July 13 | |||||
7522 | 1:42 PM Lille-Europe | 1h15 | 2:57 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lille-Europe to Paris Gare du Nord run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:47, the last at 20:52. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 6:47 AM |
Last train 8:52 PM |
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World-famous museum with masterpieces including the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and grand palace interiors. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Major art museum in a former railway station, best known for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum famous for its inside-out architecture, strong permanent collection, and panoramic top-floor views.
Historic hilltop district with village character, artists' lanes, stairways, and viewpoints. A classic walk that remains highly photogenic and popular.
Lively historic neighborhood known for elegant streets, small museums, boutiques, and one of the best atmospheres for wandering in central Paris.
Famous grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, best visited for its scale, monuments, and celebratory atmosphere.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie that is a Paris breakfast staple and one of the city’s most iconic bakery items.
Classic Parisian baguette sandwich with ham and butter, prized for its simplicity and found in cafés and bakeries across the city.
Traditional onion soup topped with bread and melted cheese, a long-standing Paris bistro favorite.
Popular modern brasserie with well-executed French staples, good cocktails, and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere.
Well-known bistro near the station, appreciated for hearty seasonal French cooking and a warm neighborhood feel.
Historic-style bouillon near Gare du Nord, known for classic French comfort dishes and a lively, affordable dining room.
Prices are high by French standards, especially near the station. Bakeries and set lunches help keep daily costs down.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Leaving small change or 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; no tip needed for counter service.
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