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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lille to Nice
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lille to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $114 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $114, while a train costs an average of $185.
Distance: 517 miles (833 km)
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$141 Average price | $185 Average price | $114 Average price Cheapest | $347 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 43m Average total duration 17h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Lille to Nice
Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Nice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Nice:
A bus is $28 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Nice costing on average $141.
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Nice costing on average $185.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 17h 43m.
You'll arrive about 9h 39m sooner (1h 44m by flight vs 11h 23m by car) and save roughly $207 compared to fuel and tolls ($141 vs $347). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Nice
How to get from Lille to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51122 · 501072:35 PM 17h05 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
51122 · 501072:35 PM 17h05 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 7:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
U2161410:15 PM 1h40 Lille Airport 11:55 PM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport $103 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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57816:52 PM 14h17 Lille-Europe 9:09 AM Nice-Ville $106 1 One-way 1 transfer
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174795:59 AM 8h39 Lille-Europe 2:38 PM Nice-Ville $135 1 One-way 1 transfer
7044 · 61812:42 PM 8h22 Lille Flandres 11:04 PM Nice-Ville $158 1 One-way 1 transfer
U216109:20 AM 1h45 Lille Airport 11:05 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport $181 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Nice:
A bus is $28 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Nice costing on average $141.
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Nice costing on average $185.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 17h 43m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Nice 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 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Nice-Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with easyJet, Volotea, CitizenPlane to go to Nice by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nice by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nice by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
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