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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 8m. 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 €43, and a train costs an average of €326.
Distance: 777 miles (1251 km)
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€104 Average price Cheapest | €335 Average price |
20h 32m Average total duration 20h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration Fastest 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Madrid to Lille by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Lille
Travel to Lille 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 Madrid to Lille.

There are 2 ways to get from Madrid to Lille: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Lille is a bus with an average price of $49 (€44).
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Lille:
A bus is () less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Lille costing on average ().
Taking a bus costs $351 (€317) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $400 (€361).
The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Lille is by train, which takes on average 11 h 26 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 20 h 15 min on average.
Lille is approximately 775 miles (1250 km) away from Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Lille is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- 54 flights per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Lille as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Lille:
The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Lille:
- BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa or Empresa Municipal de Transportes can take you to Lille by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Madrid to Lille for $49 (€44).
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Lille by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ryanair Madrid to Lille tickets on Omio for $62 (€56).
- Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros, iryo or AVE to go to Lille by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find TGV INOUI Madrid to Lille tickets on Omio for $113 (€102).
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Lille with the following travel companies:
- 8 direct flights per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lille as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lille from Madrid.
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