How to travel from Lyon to Lille

There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Lille including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Lille is a bus with an average price of $38.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Lille:

A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Lille costing on average $99.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 56m.

The distance from Lyon to Lille is approximately 347 miles (559 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Lille is:

• Around 18 buses per day.
• Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Lille 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 Lyon to Lille:

• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Lille-Europe.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Lille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Lille by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lille by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Lille with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 8 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Lille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Nice, Marseille, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lille and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lille to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lille, visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions and sights. Families might enjoy Lille Zoo and Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas for leisure and relaxation. Explore the lively Marché de Wazemmes for local produce, or delve into history at the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille. Art lovers can visit the Palais des Beaux-Arts and La Piscine Museum in Roubaix. Discover the charm of Vieux Lille with its Flemish architecture, and take in the views at La Citadelle. The Lille Cathedral and Grand Place are also must-sees for their architectural significance and vibrant atmosphere.

Two to three days is ideal to explore Lille, allowing time to visit its historic sites, enjoy local cuisine, and experience its vibrant culture.