- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
One of France’s largest fine-arts museums outside Paris, known for major European paintings, sculptures, and relief maps.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
53 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vimy to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Vimy to Lille without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vimy to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vimy to Lille:
A train is $0.50 (€0.41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vimy to Lille costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€6) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1 (€0.90). The journey takes 47m versus 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Vimy to Lille trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:26 AM Vimy | 0h54 | 7:20 AM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:27 AM Vimy | 0h53 | 8:20 AM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:26 AM Vimy | 0h54 | 9:20 AM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:34 AM Vimy | 1h33 | 10:07 AM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:26 AM Vimy | 1h08 | 10:34 AM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Vimy | 3h38 | 2:08 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:23 PM Vimy | 1h11 | 1:34 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:32 PM Vimy | 1h48 | 3:20 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:26 PM Vimy | 0h54 | 5:20 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Vimy | 0h55 | 6:20 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:27 PM Vimy | 0h53 | 7:20 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:27 PM Vimy | 0h53 | 8:20 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:31 PM Vimy | 1h36 | 9:07 PM Lille | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Vimy to Lille run on average 5 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 6:13 AM |
Last train 7:48 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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Moderate by French standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, but central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for great service; small change for cafés, bars, and taxis is appreciated, not required.
Official public transport app
Lille Flandres, Lille -> Rihour, Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vimy 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.

Most Vimy to Lille trains use the Vimy to Lille Flandres station pair, with some services arriving at Lille-Europe. Use this guide to compare Vimy and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vimy has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Vimy.
ATMs are available at Vimy.
Available at Vimy: Parking.
Available at Vimy: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vimy.
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.
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