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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
£57
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Lille will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
To travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Lille you need to make at least one change.
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7571Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 540 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£87 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Clermont-Ferrand to Lille trains for today, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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874004+ 4402+ 12566 | 10:34 Clermont-Ferrand station | 6h25 | 16:59 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
875708+ 6622 · 7581 | 12:02 Clermont-Ferrand station | 7h05 | 19:07 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
875708+ 5192 | 12:02 Clermont-Ferrand station | 7h42 | 19:44 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
875710+ 9868 | 14:02 Clermont-Ferrand station | 5h56 | 19:58 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
875712+ 6696 · 7591 | 15:02 Clermont-Ferrand station | 6h38 | 21:40 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
875712+ 5182 | 15:02 Clermont-Ferrand station | 6h56 | 21:58 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
874010+ 4404+ 5182 | 15:40 Clermont-Ferrand station | 6h18 | 21:58 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
5982+ 7297 | 17:30 Clermont-Ferrand station | 5h37 | 23:07 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
873825+ 3790+ 7565 | 20:11 Clermont-Ferrand station | 15h53 | 12:04 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
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5958+ 7031 | 6:25 Clermont-Ferrand station | 6h23 | 12:48 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
5962+ 7571 | 8:29 Clermont-Ferrand station | 6h38 | 15:07 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
875704+ 6616 · 7043 | 9:02 Clermont-Ferrand station | 6h46 | 15:48 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Clermont-Ferrand to Lille run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 540 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 540 km |
Average train duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 20:12 |
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Best time to book 14 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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Lille Flandres -> Grand'Place, Lille
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand to Lille trains use the Clermont-Ferrand to Lille-Europe station pair, with some services arriving at Lille Flandres. Use this guide to compare Clermont-Ferrand and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Clermont-Ferrand is 1 km from Clermont-Ferrand city centre. Public transport options include:
Clermont-Ferrand 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: Restaurant Le Duguesclin, Restaurant Lard et la Manière
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Clermont-Ferrand. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Clermont-Ferrand. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Clermont-Ferrand: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Clermont-Ferrand: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clermont-Ferrand: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Clermont-Ferrand Centre, Hotel Oceania Clermont-Ferrand, Hotel Mercure Clermont Ferrand Centre Jaude.
Clermont La Rotonde is 1 km from Clermont-Ferrand city centre. Public transport options include:
Clermont La Rotonde has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Clermont La Rotonde.
ATMs are available at Clermont La Rotonde.
Available at Clermont La Rotonde: Parking, WC.
Available at Clermont La Rotonde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clermont La Rotonde.
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.
Lille - Porte de Douai is 2 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
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