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Compare train, bus, and flight for Toulouse to Lille
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $87 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 $87, while a train costs an average of $190.
Distance: 491 miles (791 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$173 Average price | $190 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Lille:
A bus is $100 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Lille costing on average $162.
A bus is $116 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Lille costing on average $178.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $252 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $190. The journey takes 11h 51m 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 AM13h20Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)2:20 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$971One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 AM13h20Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)2:20 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$971One-way1 transfer
Fastest
8504 · 75718:12 AM6h59Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau3:11 PMLille-Europe$2431One-way1 transfer
Other options
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701110:16 PM11h03Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau9:19 AMLille Flandres$2231One-way1 transfer
8508 · 705310:20 AM7h28Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau5:48 PMLille Flandres$2621One-way1 transfer
8514 · 70933:59 PM7h54Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau11:53 PMLille Flandres$2971One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM15h00Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)1:10 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$991One-way1 transfer
50024 · 32748:45 PM16h05Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)12:50 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$1101One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:05 PM13h10Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)4:15 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$1131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Lille:
A bus is $87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Lille costing on average $173.
A bus is $104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Lille costing on average $190.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 13h 15m.
- 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 | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lille by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with CitizenPlane, Volotea to go to Lille by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Volotea.
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