- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$246
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Lyon will cost around $246 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 7 trains that leave Lille for Lyon on Fri, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 559 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 44 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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7020 · 6611Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Lyon:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Lyon costing on average $107 (€87).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
The journey is about 2h 37m faster (4h 13m by train vs 6h 50m by car) and roughly $110 (€90) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($107 (€87) vs $217 (€177)). 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, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 to Lyon trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5240 · 5320 | 5:16 PM Lille Flandres | 4h14 | 9:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lille to Lyon run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 20:27. The fastest train covers the 347 miles (559 km) distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 347 miles (559 km) |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 8:27 PM |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Excellent museum on Roman Lyon with mosaics, inscriptions, and artifacts beside the ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Striking science and society museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, famous for immersive displays and architecture.
The city's atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and a strong UNESCO heritage feel.
One of Europe's largest open squares and a key central meeting point in Lyon's Presqu'île.
Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic specialty of Lyonnais cuisine.
A warm salad of frisee lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's hearty bouchon cooking.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a festive and traditional Lyonnais dish often served in bouchons.
An iconic fine-dining restaurant with deep Lyon culinary heritage, serving elegant cuisine in a prestigious setting.
A respected modern bouchon offering refined takes on Lyonnais classics in a warm and polished setting.
A historic bouchon known for classic Lyonnais dishes, convivial service, and a traditional, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and lunch deals are good value, while central hotels and dinner spots cost more.
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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