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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 13 Oct
£86
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£111
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
6 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
6 h 21 m
Trains on 13 Oct
11
Distance
810 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aix-en-Provence to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aix-en-Provence to Lille will cost around £111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
To travel from Aix-en-Provence to Lille you need to make at least one change.
6128 · 7297+
17439
9882+
880151
6124 · 7591+
880147
9868+
880141
6174 · 7053+
880131
9868+
880141
9882+
880151
6174 · 7053+
880131
6112 · 7037+
880659
6128 · 7297+
17439Trains from Aix-en-Provence to Lille run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 19:44. The fastest train covers the 810 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 810 km |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 19:44 |
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The table below shows live departures for Aix-en-Provence to Lille trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6188 · 7043+ 880121 | Delayed 8:47 8:53Aix-en-Provence station | 6h55 | 15:48 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
6174 · 7053+ 880131 | Delayed 10:46 11:23Aix-en-Provence station | 6h25 | 17:48 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
6120 · 7065+ 880137 | 12:53 Aix-en-Provence station | 6h40 | 19:33 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
6176 · 7069+ 880139 | 13:22 Aix-en-Provence station | 6h26 | 19:48 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
9868+ 880141 | 13:53 Aix-en-Provence station | 6h06 | 19:59 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
6124 · 7591+ 880147 | 14:53 Aix-en-Provence station | 7h03 | 21:56 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
6128 · 7297+ 17439 | 16:40 Aix-en-Provence station | 6h27 | 23:07 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
5772+ 7007+ 880181 | 19:53 Aix-en-Provence station | 12h55 | 8:48 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
6106 · 7569+ 880103 | 5:53 Aix-en-Provence station | 7h55 | 13:48 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
6112 · 7037+ 880659 | 7:53 Aix-en-Provence station | 6h26 | 14:19 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
6188 · 7043+ 880121 | 8:53 Aix-en-Provence station | 6h55 | 15:48 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
9866+ 880125 | 9:53 Aix-en-Provence station | 7h13 | 17:06 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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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Lille Flandres -> Grand'Place, Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aix-en-Provence to Lille by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aix-en-Provence to Lille trains use the Aix-en-Provence TGV to Lille-Europe station pair, with some services arriving at Lille Flandres. Use this guide to compare Aix-en-Provence and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aix-en-Provence TGV is 13 km from Aix-en-Provence city centre. Public transport options include:
Aix-en-Provence TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: PAUL, Selecta
Free unlimited Wi-Fi available in Hall A and its 2 mezzanines and in Hall B. ATMs are located on forecourt A on the exterior facade of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 11:00 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office, located in Hall A.
Available at Aix-en-Provence TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aix-en-Provence TGV: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aix-en-Provence TGV: Magnetic induction loop, wheelchair service, wheelchair access, elevators, barrier-free toilets. Assistance offered by Accès Plus at station.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Résidence Cabriès, ibis Budget Marseille Vitrolles, Best Western Hotel de l'Arbois.
Aix-en-Provence has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Formal, L'Alcôve
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aix-en-Provence. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Aix-en-Provence. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aix-en-Provence: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aix-en-Provence: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aix-en-Provence: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Pigonnet, Grand Hôtel Roi René, Hôtel Cézanne.
Lille-Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille-Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Costa Coffee, Factory & Co., PAUL, Selecta
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are located in Hall 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00. Information desks are located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
Luggage storage is staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
Available at Lille-Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille-Europe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille-Europe: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe, Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille, Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais.
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
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