- 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
£43
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
14 h 3 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
783 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Montpellier to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Lille will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £43.
To travel from Montpellier to Lille you need to make at least one change.
50892 · 1609
3154 · 83134
50618 · 50428
3187 · 50470
FlixBus · FlixBus
3158 · 1663
50892 · 1609
FlixBus · FlixBus
3187 · 50470
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £22.
Distance: 783 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£55 Average Price Cheapest | £108 Average Price | £123 Average Price |
13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Lille coaches for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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3154 · 83134 | 0:30 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 17h45 | 18:15 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
54153 · 83134 | 0:30 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 17h45 | 18:15 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
3158 · 1663 | 2:10 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h00 | 15:10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
3187 · 50470 | 10:05 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h30 | 0:35 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 15h15 | 1:20 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h35 | 1:20 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
50892 · 1609 | 12:45 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h59 | 2:44 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:15 Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 16h15 | 6:30 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:55 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h35 | 6:30 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:30 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h10 | 8:40 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:40 Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 14h55 | 11:35 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
50618 · 50428 | 21:00 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 15h15 | 12:15 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h40 | 13:10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Montpellier to Lille run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 783 km distance in 13h 0m.
Distance 783 km |
Average bus duration 13h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 13h 0m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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.
Official public transport app
Gare Lille Europe -> Lille Flandres, Lille
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.
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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Lille buses use the Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 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 Montpellier and Lille bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière is 3 km from Montpellier city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
Available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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