- 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 on 18 Sept
£127
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£163
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
7 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
7 h 49 m
Trains on 18 Sept
7
Distance
886 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hendaye to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hendaye to Lille will cost around £163 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
To travel from Hendaye to Lille you need to make at least one change.
F51 (866534)+
3740+
7015
F51 (866534)+
3740+
7015
8534 · 7047
D51 (866470)+
8414 · 7591
D51 (866470)+
8414 · 7591
8534 · 7047
L51 (866474)+
8416 · 7087
L51 (866474)+
8416 · 7087
D51 (866470)+
8414 · 7591
D51 (866470)+
8414 · 7591Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hendaye to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a train costs an average of £117.
Distance: 886 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£117 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £76 Average Price | £234 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 14m Average total duration 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hendaye to Lille:
A coach is £24 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hendaye to Lille costing on average £76.
A coach is £65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hendaye to Lille costing on average £117.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Coach takes on average 13h 44m.
The journey is about 2h 22m faster (7h 55m by train vs 10h 17m by car) and roughly £117 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£117 vs £234). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hendaye to Lille trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3740+ 7015+ L51 (866484) | 18:50 Hendaye station | 14h58 | 9:48 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
3740+ 7015+ L51 (866484) | 18:54 Les Deux-Jumeaux | 14h54 | 9:48 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
8534 · 7047 | 9:33 Hendaye station | 7h07 | 16:40 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
D51 (866470)+ 8414 · 7591 | 13:15 Hendaye station | 8h30 | 21:45 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
D51 (866470)+ 8414 · 7591 | 13:19 Les Deux-Jumeaux | 8h26 | 21:45 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
L51 (866474)+ 8416 · 7087 | 14:57 Hendaye station | 7h33 | 22:30 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
L51 (866474)+ 8416 · 7087 | 15:02 Les Deux-Jumeaux | 7h28 | 22:30 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Hendaye to Lille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £74 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 886 km distance in 6h 47m.
Distance 886 km |
Average train duration 7h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 47m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 20:10 |
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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 Hendaye 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 Hendaye to Lille trains use the Hendaye to Lille Flandres station pair, with some services arriving at Lille-Europe. Use this guide to compare Hendaye and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hendaye is 2 km from Hendaye city centre. Public transport options include:
Hendaye has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hendaye.
Les Deux-Jumeaux has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, WC and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Les Deux-Jumeaux.
Available at Les Deux-Jumeaux: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Les Deux-Jumeaux: Ramps, restrooms.
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.
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