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Compare train, bus, and flight for Toulouse to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a train costs an average of $183.
Distance: 491 miles (791 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $183 Average price | $246 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 16m Average total duration 12h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Toulouse to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Lille:
A bus is $67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Lille costing on average $150.
A bus is $100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Lille costing on average $183.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
Tickets start at around $83 compared to roughly $246 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $164. The journey takes 12h 46m versus 9h 28m 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 Toulouse to Lille
How to get from Toulouse to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toulouse to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3140 · 161111:50 AM 13h55 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 1:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
3140 · 161111:50 AM 13h55 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 1:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
V727825:45 PM 1h35 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 7:20 PM Lille Airport $183 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8502 · 75696:10 AM 7h38 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 1:48 PM Lille-Europe $116 1 One-way 1 transfer
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12264 · 70479:24 AM 7h20 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 4:44 PM Lille Flandres $133 1 One-way 2 transfers
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70117:43 PM 13h36 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 9:19 AM Lille Flandres $134 1 One-way 1 transfer
3134 · 5112111:00 PM 12h45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 11:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Lille:
A bus is $67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Lille costing on average $150.
A bus is $100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Lille costing on average $183.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
Bus takes on average 13h 16m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toulouse and Lille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and arrive in Lille Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau and arrive in Lille Flandres.
- Buses mostly depart from Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lille by train.
- Travel with Volotea, CitizenPlane to go to Lille by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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