The cheapest and fastest trains from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille
Cheapest price
$156
Average price
$232
Fastest journey
7 h 3 m
Average duration
7 h 26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
881 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille will cost around $232 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
It's difficult to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille without transferring at least once.
8534 · 70479:45 AM7h03Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure4:48 PMLille Flandres$1561One-way1 transfer
D51 (866404)+
528410:15 AM7h44Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure5:59 PMLille-Europe$2621One-way1 transfer
8540 · 70771:18 PM7h30Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure8:48 PMLille Flandres$2781One-way1 transfer
8534 · 70479:45 AM7h03Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure4:48 PMLille Flandres$1561One-way1 transfer
8540 · 70771:18 PM7h30Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure8:48 PMLille Flandres$2781One-way1 transfer
D51 (866404)+
528410:15 AM7h44Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure5:59 PMLille-Europe$2621One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 547 miles (881 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration Fastest 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 50m Average total duration 15h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille:
A bus is $85 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille costing on average $134 (€107).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 20m.
The journey is about 2h 13m faster (7h 48m by train vs 10h 1m by car) and roughly $68 (€54) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($134 (€107) vs $202 (€161)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille train times
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8534 · 7047 | 9:45 AM Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure | 7h03 | 4:48 PM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
D51 (866404)+ 5284 | 10:15 AM Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure | 7h44 | 5:59 PM Lille-Europe | 1 transfer | |
8540 · 7077 | 1:18 PM Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure | 7h30 | 8:48 PM Lille Flandres | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille
Trains from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $93 (€74) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:41, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 547 miles (881 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 547 miles (881 km) |
Average train duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€74) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 35m |
First train 6:41 AM |
Last train 8:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit trains will get you between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille from $29 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
SNCF | Intercités de nuit
FAQs: Trains from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Place de la Gare.
- Restaurant Chez Maya
- Le Kaiku
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel de la Plage
- Grand Hôtel Thalasso & Spa
- Hôtel Txoko
- Located in the main hall
- 54 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional trains to Bayonne and Hendaye
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- Chopsticks & Co
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Black Coffee
- Eric Kayser
- So! Coffee
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Le Napoleon
- Hotel Chopin
- Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Metro lines: 1, 2
- Bus lines: CIT1, CIT2, 86, 88, 12, L91, L91 Express, 51, 10, 50, 14, 56
- Tram lines: R, T
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Hauts-de-France, INTERCITED
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
- Costa Coffee
- Factory & Co.
- PAUL
- Selecta
- 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.
- Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe
- Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille
- Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
- Metro lines: 2
- Tram lines: R, T
- Bus lines: 12, 16, 18, 35, 36, 51, 86, 88, L5, L90, L91, Charleroi Airport shuttle
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, TER GV, Eurostar, Thalys
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