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Buses from Montpellier to Lille: Journey Details

Lille and Montpellier are located in almost opposite regions of France, with Lille in the north and Montpellier in the south. While both cities are popular and travelled to frequently, there are no direct buses from Montpellier to Lille, and passengers need to travel via Paris and the Paris Gallieni Bus Station. The major provider for this journey is Eurolines, offering a morning departure from Montpellier to Paris, which then connects to another Eurolines coach leaving Paris late in the evening. The first stage of the journey takes around 10 hours, while the Paris to Lille route is approximately 3 hours.

Return buses from Lille to Montpellier are also available.

Taking the Bus from Montpellier

Montpellier Les Sabines Bus Station is on Line 2 of the tramway and an easy walk from the city centre. An efficient bus and tram system covers the centre of Montpellier and the surrounding areas, making connections by pubic transit possible throughout the day. In the evenings, the city has a regular night bus service called L'Amigo and taxis are available around the city for drop-off at Les Sabines.

Getting into Lille by Bus

Lille is a large university town located very close to the border between France and Belgium. Once a centre for heavy industry, much of it has been restored and rejuvenated and it is now a popular tourist destination with excellent museums and a lively nightlife, including a monthly Reggae event called the Chalice Sound System. Lille is also well known for La Braderie, an annual street market held in September. People from all over Europe come here to shop for antiques and dine on mussels and French fries. Gare Lille Europe is centrally located in the Place Francois Mitterrand and is served by two Metro lines and several bus routes, which link it to the city centre and surrounding villages. There are also two tramlines in Lille, as well as a local cable train service running to nearby towns, such as Roubaix and Tourcoing. The city's night bus network is called the Clair de Lune and a taxi rank is situated at the entrance to the bus station.