- Must visit
MuMa - Musée d'art moderne André Malraux
Le Havre’s flagship fine arts museum facing the sea, renowned for Impressionist collections and light-filled architecture by the waterfront.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€32
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€73
Fastest journey on Sep 05
3 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
4 h 25 m
Trains on Sep 05
11
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Le Havre is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Le Havre will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Le Havre without transferring at least once.
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7076Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Le Havre among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a train costs an average of €76.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€76 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Lille to Le Havre:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Le Havre costing on average €76.
Other travel options to Le Havre take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (3h 25m by train vs 3h 30m by car). Tickets start at around €76 compared to roughly €75 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 Le Havre trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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7052+ 3129 | On time 4:12 PM Lille Flandres | 4h42 | 8:54 PM Gare du Havre | 1 transfer | |
848908+ 3131 | 5:53 PM Lille Flandres | 3h56 | 9:49 PM Gare du Havre | 1 transfer | |
7072+ 3133 | 6:38 PM Lille Flandres | 4h13 | 10:51 PM Gare du Havre | 1 transfer | |
7076+ 3135 | 7:27 PM Lille Flandres | 4h20 | 11:47 PM Gare du Havre | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
7014+ 3109 | 8:05 AM Lille Flandres | 4h50 | 12:55 PM Gare du Havre | 1 transfer | |
7020+ 3111 | 9:11 AM Lille Flandres | 4h32 | 1:43 PM Gare du Havre | 1 transfer | |
3113+ K12 (16420) | 9:14 AM Lille Flandres | 5h43 | 2:57 PM Gare du Havre | 1 transfer | |
7030+ 3115 | 11:13 AM Lille Flandres | 4h39 | 3:52 PM Gare du Havre | 1 transfer | |
7038+ 3121 | 1:12 PM Lille Flandres | 4h33 | 5:45 PM Gare du Havre | 1 transfer | |
7522+ 3123 | 1:32 PM Lille-Europe | 5h22 | 6:54 PM Gare du Havre | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lille to Le Havre run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €49 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 19:44. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 7:44 PM |
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Discover the best of Le Havre — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Le Havre trip today.
Le Havre’s flagship fine arts museum facing the sea, renowned for Impressionist collections and light-filled architecture by the waterfront.
Apartment recreated by Perret’s workshop, showing daily life in the rebuilt city and offering a vivid introduction to UNESCO Le Havre.
This historic shipowner’s house museum presents decorative arts and interiors, revealing Le Havre’s affluent maritime past.
The rebuilt center by Auguste Perret is a UNESCO site, best explored on foot for its grand avenues, concrete harmony, and urban vistas.
Wide beach promenade with sea views, modern public spaces, and easy access to many of Le Havre’s most iconic waterfront sights.
Large hanging gardens in a former fort, offering themed landscapes, greenhouses, and superb viewpoints over the city and estuary.
Creamy mussels cooked in Normandy cider, cream, shallots, and herbs. A regional seaside classic that reflects the local shellfish trade and apple-growing heritage.
Fresh oysters from the Normandy coast, prized for their briny flavor and served simply to showcase the region’s long maritime and oyster-farming tradition.
Fish stew from Normandy coast waters, often made with white fish, shellfish, cream, cider, and aromatics. It is a comforting dish tied to local fishing culture.
Well-regarded seafood restaurant known for fresh fish and shellfish in an elegant but relaxed setting near the waterfront.
Established brasserie inside the Hôtel de Ville area, appreciated for classic French dishes, seafood, and a polished traditional atmosphere.
Popular local address for refined French cuisine with Normandy products, offering a cozy dining room and a strong neighborhood reputation.
Moderate for France: hotels and seafood dining can be pricier in peak season, but local transit and casual meals stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Le Havre 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 Le Havre, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Le Havre trains use the Lille Flandres to Le Havre station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Le Havre 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.
Le Havre is 1 km from Le Havre city centre. Public transport options include:
Le Havre 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: Restaurant Les Enfants Sages, La Taverne Paillette
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Le Havre. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Le Havre. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Le Havre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Le Havre: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Le Havre: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Spa Vent d'Ouest, Novotel Le Havre Centre Gare, Ibis Le Havre Centre.
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