- 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
£13
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Calais to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Calais to Lille will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 13 trains that leave Calais for Lille every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 92 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.
K71 (844836)
K71 (844846)
K71 (844850)
K71 (844844)
K71 (844838)
7544
844412
7534
7516
7522Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £0.90.
Distance: 92 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Calais to Lille trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P72 (844606)+ 844502 | 8:02 Calais Ville | 1h36 | 9:38 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
K71 (844816) | 8:29 Calais Ville | 1h18 | 9:47 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
P54 (846542) · K70 (844908) | 8:40 Calais Ville | 1h40 | 10:20 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
P72 (844608)+ 844504 | 9:00 Calais Ville | 1h31 | 10:31 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
7516 | 10:07 Calais - Fréthun | 0h28 | 10:35 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844818) | 10:29 Calais Ville | 1h18 | 11:47 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844820) | 11:29 Calais Ville | 1h18 | 12:47 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7520 | 12:27 Calais - Fréthun | 0h28 | 12:55 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
P71 (846506) · C70 (844122) | 12:45 Calais Ville | 2h22 | 15:07 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
P72 (844610)+ 844506 | 13:02 Calais Ville | 2h17 | 15:19 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
K71 (844822) | 14:29 Calais Ville | 1h18 | 15:47 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844824) | 15:28 Calais Ville | 1h19 | 16:47 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
P54 (846544) · K70 (844914) | 15:44 Calais Ville | 1h36 | 17:20 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
P72 (844612)+ 844512 | 15:49 Calais Ville | 1h42 | 17:31 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
K71 (844826) | 16:29 Calais Ville | 1h18 | 17:47 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7534 | 17:15 Calais - Fréthun | 0h30 | 17:45 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844828) | 17:29 Calais Ville | 1h18 | 18:47 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
P72 (844618)+ 844540 | 17:34 Calais Ville | 1h32 | 19:06 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
P54 (846548) · K70 (844918) | 17:43 Calais Ville | 1h37 | 19:20 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
K71 (844830) | 18:29 Calais Ville | 1h18 | 19:47 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
844410 | 19:18 Calais - Fréthun | 0h28 | 19:46 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844832) | 19:29 Calais Ville | 1h18 | 20:47 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7546 | 20:27 Calais - Fréthun | 0h28 | 20:55 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
K71 (844834) | 20:29 Calais Ville | 1h18 | 21:47 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
K71 (844836) | 6:04 Calais Ville | 1h17 | 7:21 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Calais to Lille run on average 13 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £0.90 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 92 km distance in 28m.
Distance 92 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £0.90 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 5:29 |
Last train 23:39 |
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Best time to book 21 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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Calais 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 Calais to Lille trains use the Calais Ville to Lille Flandres station pair, with some services arriving at Lille-Europe. Use this guide to compare Calais and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Calais Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Channel, Au Cote d'Argent
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Calais Ville. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Calais Ville. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Calais Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Calais Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Calais Ville: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Meurice, Holiday Inn Calais, Hotel de la Plage.
Calais - Fréthun is 6 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
Calais - Fréthun 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 Channel, Restaurant du Golf
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Calais - Fréthun. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Calais - Fréthun. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Calais - Fréthun: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Calais - Fréthun: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Calais - Fréthun: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Calais, Hotel Meurice, Hotel de la Plage.
Les Fontinettes is 1 km from Calais city centre. Public transport options include:
Les Fontinettes has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Les Fontinettes.
ATMs are available at Les Fontinettes.
Available at Les Fontinettes: WC.
Available at Les Fontinettes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Les Fontinettes.
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.
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 CHR is 2 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille CHR has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Available at Lille CHR: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille CHR: Ramps, restrooms.
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