How to get from Lyon to Lille
- 558 km as the crow flies
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Lille: train. The two cities are about 558 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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558 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €53Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 3h 43m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 9h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€53Omio catalogue, Oct 103h 43m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 109h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Lille: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon → Paristrain
SNCF·2h 10m - 2Paris → LilletrainSNCF·1h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Lyon to Lille
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 21:25 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 21:25 | 23:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 21:25
- 23:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Lille works
Start with a SNCF train from Lyon to Paris, about 2h 10m. Transfer in Paris and continue by SNCF train on to Lille (1h 8m). In total it's roughly €77 over 3h 43m, 1 transfer.
Lyon to Lille: common questions
When is the first bus from Lyon to Lille?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 21:25 and the last at 23:35, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Lille?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 21:25 and 23:35.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Lille leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Lyon to Lille?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Lille from Lyon?
About 558 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Lyon to Lille?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Lille?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCF
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026