- Must visit
Musée Mandet
Main art museum in Riom, housed in a former convent. It presents regional heritage, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in an elegant historic setting.
Cheapest price
£182
Average price
£191
Fastest journey
5 h 58 m
Average duration
7 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
526 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Riom is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Riom will cost around £191 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £182.
To travel from Lille to Riom you need to make at least one change.




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The table below shows live departures for Lille to Riom trains for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:22 Lille | 6h30 | 13:52 Riom | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:53 Lille | 5h59 | 16:52 Riom | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:56 Lille | 5h56 | 18:52 Riom | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:52 Lille | 6h00 | 19:52 Riom | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:17 Lille | 5h35 | 20:52 Riom | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:54 Lille | 5h58 | 22:52 Riom | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:31 Lille | 13h18 | 8:49 Riom | 1 change | |
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Trains from Lille to Riom run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £182 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 17:40. The fastest train covers the 526 km distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 526 km |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £182 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 17:40 |
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Discover the best of Riom — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Riom trip today.
Main art museum in Riom, housed in a former convent. It presents regional heritage, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in an elegant historic setting.
Museum focused on contemporary art, design and ceramics in a converted chapel. Its bold displays contrast nicely with Riom’s older architecture.
Regional culture museum presenting Auvergne daily life, objects and traditions. It offers useful local context beyond the main monuments of the town.
Attractive old-town area around key monuments and shops. It is one of the best places to appreciate the town’s layout and local character on foot.
Main square framed by historic buildings and cafés, ideal for taking in Riom’s architecture and everyday atmosphere at the heart of the old town.
Pleasant central garden for a short break between sights. It offers shade, benches and a relaxed setting close to Riom’s historic streets.
Saint-Nectaire is a semi-soft Auvergne cow’s milk cheese with a nutty, earthy flavour, long tied to the volcanic pasturelands around Riom.
Truffade is a hearty Auvergne skillet of sliced potatoes cooked with fresh tome cheese, garlic and often lard, prized as classic mountain comfort food.
Aligot blends mashed potatoes with tome fraîche, cream and butter into a stretchy ribboned purée, a beloved rural dish across the Massif Central.
Refined restaurant near Riom serving polished French cuisine in a calmer atmosphere, good for a more special dinner.
Casual Italian and French dining spot known locally for pizzas, pasta and generous mains in an easy-going town-centre setting.
Traditional French restaurant in Riom with regional dishes, set menus and a warm brasserie feel suited to a relaxed local meal.
Moderate for France: smaller-town stays, dining and local transport are usually cheaper than in Paris or Lyon, but tourist areas and better restaurants still add up.
Service is usually included in France. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Riom 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 Riom, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lille to Riom trains use the Lille Flandres to Riom - Châtel-Guyon station pair. Use this guide to compare Lille and Riom train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Riom - Châtel-Guyon is 1 km from Riom city centre. Public transport options include:
Riom - Châtel-Guyon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Saint Amable, La Table de Saint Bonnet
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Ticket office support is available at Riom - Châtel-Guyon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Riom - Châtel-Guyon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Riom - Châtel-Guyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Riom - Châtel-Guyon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Riom - Châtel-Guyon: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Pacifique, La Caravelle.
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