How to travel from Paris to Lille

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Lille

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 198 miles (319 km)

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$21

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$88

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4h 55m

Average total duration

4h 25m

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2h 29m

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1h 59m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Paris to Lille

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

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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 Bus
01:40PM6h20
Paris
08:00PMLille
$131One-way
0 transfers

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BlaBlaCar Bus
01:40PM6h20
Paris
08:00PMLille
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
07:45AM4h40
Paris
12:25PMLille
$291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

BlaBlaCar Bus
08:55AM5h15
Paris
02:10PMLille
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:35AM5h50
Paris
11:25AMLille
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:50AM5h45
Paris
03:35PMLille
$301One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Lille including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Lille is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Lille costing on average $38 (€31).

A bus is $79 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Lille costing on average $90 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 1h 22m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

Flight takes on average 55m.

The distance from Paris to Lille is approximately 198 miles (319 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Lille is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 35 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Lille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Lille:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
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 Eurostar, TGV INOUI to go to Lille by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Lille with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct trains per day with Eurostar, TGV INOUI.
  • 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Lille often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, London, Amsterdam, Bruges, Dunkirk. 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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