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Musée d'Histoire et d'Archéologie
Municipal museum presenting Auray's history, archaeology, and heritage collections. A useful first stop for understanding the town and its maritime past.
Cheapest price
$247
Average price
$247
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
549 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Auray is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Auray will cost around $247 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $247.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Auray without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Auray among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Auray:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Auray costing on average $134 (€109).
Other travel options to Auray take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
You'll arrive about 2h 50m sooner (4h 23m by train vs 7h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $134 (€109) compared to roughly $132 (€108) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Auray trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:42 AM Lille | 6h03 | 1:45 PM Auray | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lille to Auray run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $100 (€81) but you can travel from only $56 (€45) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 341 miles (549 km) distance in 4h 52m.
Distance 341 miles (549 km) |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€81) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 52m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 7:42 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Auray — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Auray trip today.
Municipal museum presenting Auray's history, archaeology, and heritage collections. A useful first stop for understanding the town and its maritime past.
Museum at Sainte-Anne-d'Auray dedicated to the sanctuary's history, devotion, and regional religious culture. Worth visiting for local context and artifacts.
Exhibition venue regularly used for photography, painting, and cultural displays in Auray. A modest but appealing addition to a heritage walk.
Auray's postcard-famous old port quarter with cobbled lanes, stone houses, and waterfront views. Essential for strolling, photography, and historic ambiance.
Historic quarter above the port with old streets and viewpoints over the lower town. Excellent for wandering and appreciating Auray's layered history.
Main square in central Auray, lined with historic façades and local activity. A practical and pleasant hub for exploring the town on foot.
Breton buckwheat savory crêpe, often filled with ham, egg, and cheese. A staple of Brittany, prized for its earthy flavor and regional buckwheat tradition.
Thin wheat-flour crêpe served with butter, sugar, caramel, or jam. It is a classic Breton comfort food found in crêperies across Auray.
Rich Breton butter cake made with layers of laminated dough and salted butter. Famous for its caramelized crust and indulgent regional character.
Well-known traditional crêperie in Auray, appreciated for Breton galettes, sweet crêpes, and a relaxed local atmosphere near the old quarter.
Refined restaurant in Auray with a reputation for carefully plated French cuisine, seasonal produce, and a calmer upscale dining experience.
Established seafood-focused restaurant in the Saint-Goustan area, known for fresh fish, shellfish, and a charming historic riverside setting.
Moderate for Brittany: stays and dining are mid-priced in season, with cheaper local cafes and manageable rail and bus costs versus larger French tourist cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes only if service was good.
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Gare d'Auray -> Place de la République, Auray
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Auray 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 Auray, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Auray trains use the Lille Flandres to Gare d'Auray station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Auray train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Lille CHR is 2 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille CHR has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Available at Lille CHR: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille CHR: Ramps, restrooms.
Gare d'Auray is 1 km from Auray city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare d'Auray has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot du Port, La Table de la Fontaine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare d'Auray. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare d'Auray. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare d'Auray: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare d'Auray: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare d'Auray: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Cadoudal, Celtic Hotel.
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