How to get from Paris to Lille
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Lille. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 08m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 205 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €11, on Wed, Sep 9.
205 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €39Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 08mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€39Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 08m · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Lille: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Lilletrain
SNCF·1h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Paris to Lille
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€154October 2026
€155Departures from Paris to Lille
SNCF runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:39 and the last at 22:07.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 40 | 06:39 | 22:07 |
| FlixBusbus | 35 | 00:35 | 23:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 6 | 00:45 | 20:30 |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Lille works
Start with a SNCF train from Paris to Lille, about 1h 8m. In total it's roughly €28 over 1h 8m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Lille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Lille?
The most useful route takes about 1h 08m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Lille from Paris?
About 205 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Lille cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €11 to €16. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Paris to Lille?
On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Paris to Lille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris 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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