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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 flight, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $69, while a bus costs an average of $87.
Distance: 777 miles (1251 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$87 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $292 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 58m Average total duration 20h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.8 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Madrid to Lille:
A flight is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Lille costing on average $87 (€73).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 58m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€73) compared to roughly $292 (€245) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $206 (€172). The journey takes 20h 28m versus 15h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Lille
How to get from Madrid to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Lille is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AZ61 · AZ324+
528811:35 AM8h05Madrid Barajas Airport7:40 PMLille-Europe$2741One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- AZ61 · AZ324+528811:35 AM8h05Madrid Barajas Airport7:40 PMLille-Europe$2741One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SN37285:35 PM2h20Madrid Barajas Airport7:55 PMBrussels Airport$6081One-way0 transfers
Other options
- AZ61 · AZ324+989411:35 AM8h42Madrid Barajas Airport8:17 PMLille-Europe$2781One-way2 transfers
LH1121 · LH1034+51925:55 AM13h49Madrid Barajas Airport7:44 PMLille Flandres$2791One-way2 transfers- LH1121 · LH1034+52885:55 AM13h45Madrid Barajas Airport7:40 PMLille-Europe$2891One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Lille:
A flight is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Lille costing on average $87 (€73).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 58m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Lille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Lille Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with Volotea to go to Lille by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Lille by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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