How to travel from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer

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Compare train and bus for Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 63 miles (102 km)

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$31

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$23

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1h 49m

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1h 19m

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1h 41m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer is a train with an average price of $31 (€26).
The fastest way to travel from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Boulogne-sur-Mer including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 22m sooner (1h 19m by train vs 1h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $23 (€19) 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.

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from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer

How to get from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K71 (844819) · P73 (842618)
    10:13 AM2h06
    Lille Flandres
    12:19 PMBoulogne - Tintelleries
    $121One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K71 (844819) · P73 (842618)
    10:13 AM2h06
    Lille Flandres
    12:19 PMBoulogne - Tintelleries
    $121One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11877581
    7:18 PM0h57
    Lille-Europe
    8:15 PMBoulogne
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K71 (844823) · P73 (842614)
    2:13 PM2h23
    Lille Flandres
    4:36 PMBoulogne - Tintelleries
    $121One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER844407+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187P73 (842610)
    5:25 PM1h12
    Lille-Europe
    6:37 PMBoulogne - Tintelleries
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11877551 · P73 (842605)
    8:15 AM1h24
    Lille-Europe
    9:39 AMBoulogne - Tintelleries
    $351One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer

Travel to Boulogne-sur-Mer easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Boulogne-sur-Mer including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer is a train with an average price of $31 (€26).
The fastest way to travel from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.
The distance from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer is approximately 63 miles (102 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Boulogne-sur-Mer as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer:
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dunkirk and arrive in Port of Dover.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Boulogne.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer:
  • 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Boulogne-sur-Mer often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Calais, Dover, Folkestone, Paris Gare du Nord. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Boulogne-sur-Mer and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Boulogne-sur-Mer to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Boulogne-sur-Mer, consider spending 2 to 3 days. This allows time to explore key attractions like Nausicaá National Sea Centre, the medieval old town, and the local markets, while also enjoying the coastal scenery.
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