How to travel from Paris to Lille

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Compare train and bus for Paris to Lille

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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$56

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$14

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2h 39m

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2h 9m

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3h 4m

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2h 34m

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from Paris to Lille

How to get from Paris to Lille by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Paris to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus1659
09:55AM3h00
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:55PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus2611
10:45PM3h00
Paris, Porte Maillot
01:45AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGV INOUI7015
08:45AM1h05
Paris Gare du Nord
09:50AMLille Flandres
$991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF TERK12 (16423)
06:28PM2h23
Paris Gare du Nord
08:51PMLille Flandres
$621One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI7025
10:12AM1h06
Paris Gare du Nord
11:18AMLille Flandres
$991One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI7031
11:41AM1h07
Paris Gare du Nord
12:48PMLille Flandres
$991One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM2h50
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
11:05AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM2h55
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
12:00PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM3h15
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
01:30PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$391One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Paris to Lille

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Lille, 57,31% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Lille and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Lille.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Lille including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Lille is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lille costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Paris to Lille is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Lille is:
  • Around 43 buses per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris 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 Paris to Lille:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Lille Flandres.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Lille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER to go to Lille by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Lille by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Lille with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER.
  • 43 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Lille often also extend their vacation to go to London, Nice, Marseille, Brussels, Toulouse. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lille and these popular destinations at a great price.
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