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Compare train and bus 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 $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 58m. 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 $54, and a train costs an average of $345.
Distance: 777 miles (1251 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$108 Average price Cheapest | $418 Average price |
20h 22m Average total duration 19h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration Fastest 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lille to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lille to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Madrid:
A bus is $291 (€232) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Madrid costing on average $345 (€275).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 10m.
- Around 9 buses 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with Air Europa to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, TGV INOUI to go to Madrid by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Air Europa.
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