- Must visit
Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Leading fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, antiquities and relief maps. A major cultural stop in Lille.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£36
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£77
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
8 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
9 h 7 m
Buses on 30 Aug
24
Distance
559 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Lille will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 24 buses from Lyon to Lille, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 559 km distance in an average of 9 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
94742 · 51121
51990 · 50448
4788 · 1663
83134
4782 · 50428
4788 · 1663
FlixBus
51470
FlixBus
94766 · 1609Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 559 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Lille coaches for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51707 · 1671 | 7:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 11h40 | 19:15 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
83134 | 8:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h45 | 18:15 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h25 | 19:00 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 12h05 | 23:15 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
58074 · 51297 | 12:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 11h30 | 23:30 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h10 | 23:40 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
51990 · 50448 | 14:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 11h35 | 1:35 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h40 | 0:55 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
50470 | 15:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h05 | 0:35 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h00 | 1:45 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
54032 · 1611 | 16:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h45 | 1:45 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
94766 · 1609 | 17:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h24 | 2:44 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h05 | 6:30 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h05 | 8:40 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
50106 · 1563 | 0:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h30 | 10:00 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h45 | 11:35 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
94742 · 51121 | 1:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h15 | 11:45 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
4782 · 50428 | 2:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h35 | 12:15 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h25 | 13:10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 Lyon | 10h10 | 13:10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
50756 · 50577 | 3:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h15 | 13:50 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h50 | 14:20 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h00 | 15:00 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
50884 · 50285 | 5:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h10 | 15:10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 10h30 | 16:00 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
4788 · 1663 | 6:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h55 | 15:10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Lyon to Lille run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 559 km distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 559 km |
Average bus duration 6h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.
Leading fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, antiquities and relief maps. A major cultural stop in Lille.
Museum inside a former hospice, showing Flemish paintings, furniture and chapel spaces in a historic setting.
Modern and contemporary art museum in Villeneuve-d'Ascq with sculpture park, major exhibitions and spacious galleries.
Historic old quarter with cobbled streets, Flemish façades, boutiques and lively squares. Ideal for wandering and photographs.
Central square framed by grand buildings and the Goddess Column. A key meeting point and classic starting place for visits.
Large urban park around the citadel with paths, water, lawns and woodland. Popular for walking, jogging and relaxing.
A rich beef and onion stew slow-cooked with local bière de garde and pain d'épices, long associated with Flemish cooking in Lille.
Half a chicken braised with Maroilles cheese, cream and beer. It is a northern classic showcasing the region’s pungent local cheese.
A savoury tart topped with Maroilles cheese, cream and eggs. Popular across French Flanders and commonly found in Lille brasseries.
Refined restaurant serving modern French cooking in an intimate setting, a strong choice for a more formal meal in central Lille.
Traditional estaminet style near the old town, known for carbonade, Welsh and other hearty northern specialities in a lively setting.
Historic Lille institution famed for filled waffles, pastries and an elegant tea room atmosphere close to Grand'Place.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels cost less than Paris, while local transport and everyday food remain fairly manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up in taxis and leave small change in cafés.
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Gare Lille Europe -> Lille Flandres, Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Lille by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Lille buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) station pair, with some services arriving at Fretin, Aéroport de Lille-Lesquin (Service Parking). Use this guide to compare Lyon and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small eateries available.
Free WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM located near entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon.
Available at Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and lifts.
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro de Lille (0.2 km), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the concourse area.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
Available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe): Elevators, ramps.
Lille, Gare Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille, Gare Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Express (in the station), Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Lille, Gare Europe.
Available at Lille, Gare Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille, Gare Europe: Elevators, ramps.
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