The cheapest and fastest trains from Caen to Lille
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Lille will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 3 trains that leave Caen for Lille every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 293 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Caen to Lille
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Caen to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 293 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£57 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Caen to Lille train times
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Lille trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
852808+ 8090 · 7045 | On time 08:07 Gare de Caen | 7h11 | 15:18 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
852012+ 3176+ 7053 | On time 09:09 Gare de Caen | 7h39 | 16:48 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
16566+ 5288 | On time 11:49 Gare de Caen | 6h50 | 18:39 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Caen to Lille
Trains from Caen to Lille run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 293 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 293 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 21:54 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TER BreizhGo from Caen to Lille trainsSNCF TER, TER BreizhGo trains will get you between Caen and Lille from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Caen to Lille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Caen and Lille
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- Chopsticks & Co
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Black Coffee
- Eric Kayser
- So! Coffee
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Le Napoleon
- Hotel Chopin
- Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Metro lines: 1, 2
- Bus lines: CIT1, CIT2, 86, 88, 12, L91, L91 Express, 51, 10, 50, 14, 56
- Tram lines: R, T
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Hauts-de-France, INTERCITED
- Ramps, restrooms.
- 144 places, covered
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
- Costa Coffee
- Factory & Co.
- PAUL
- Selecta
- 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.
- Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe
- Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille
- Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
- Metro lines: 2
- Tram lines: R, T
- Bus lines: 12, 16, 18, 35, 36, 51, 86, 88, L5, L90, L91, Charleroi Airport shuttle
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, TER GV, Eurostar, Thalys
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