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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lille to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł208. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł208, and a train costs an average of zł1399.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from zł133. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of zł133, and a bus costs an average of zł37.
Distance: 777 miles (1251 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł348 Average price Cheapest | zł1449 Average price | zł358 Average price | zł1671 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 4m Average total duration 18h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 3.8 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
zł362 Average price | zł287 Average price | zł169 Average price Cheapest | zł1671 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 32m Average total duration 20h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 3.8 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Madrid:
A bus is zł10 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Madrid costing on average zł358.
A bus is zł1101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Madrid costing on average zł1449.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 2m.
Bus takes on average 18h 34m.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Madrid:
A flight is zł118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Madrid costing on average zł287.
A flight is zł193 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lille to Madrid costing on average zł362.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 13m.
Bus takes on average 20h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Madrid
How to get from Lille to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50508 · 40034:40 PM20h35Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł2291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
50508 · 40034:40 PM20h35Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)1:15 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł2291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
9870+
IB5867:59 AM6h56Lille-Europe2:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airportzł4131One-way1 transfer
Other options
83133 · 31637:00 PM20h10Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)3:10 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł2711One-way1 transfer
50917 · 316111:30 AM22h15Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł3121One-way1 transfer
53635 · 31867:20 AM26h35Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)9:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuseszł4361One-way1 transfer
5102+
IB5865:57 AM8h58Lille-Europe2:55 PMMadrid Barajas Airportzł3671One-way1 transfer
5102+
IB5745:57 AM10h33Lille-Europe4:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airportzł3671One-way1 transfer
9870+
IB5747:59 AM8h31Lille-Europe4:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airportzł4131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Madrid:
A bus is zł10 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Madrid costing on average zł358.
A bus is zł1101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Madrid costing on average zł1449.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 2m.
Bus takes on average 18h 34m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lille Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with Volotea, Iberia, Air Europa to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, Air Europa.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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