1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£103
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£156
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
7 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
8 h 10 m
Trains on 07 Sept
8
Distance
833 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Lille will cost around £156 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £103.
To travel from Nice to Lille you need to make at least one change.
6188 · 7043
6112 · 7037+
17466
5772+
7015
6124 · 7591+
17480
6176 · 7069
6174 · 7053
6176 · 7069
6188 · 7043
9866+
17472
6112 · 7037+
17466Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, while a train costs an average of £139.
Distance: 833 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£139 Average Price | £107 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £265 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 37m Average total duration 15h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Lille:
A coach is £38 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Lille costing on average £107.
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Lille costing on average £139.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 25m.
Coach takes on average 15h 7m.
The journey is about 1h 55m faster (9h 25m by train vs 11h 20m by car) and roughly £126 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£139 vs £265). 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 Nice to Lille trains for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6128 · 7295+ 17484 | On time 14:32 Nice Saint-Augustin | 8h42 | 23:14 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
6168 · 7093 | 15:55 Nice-Ville | 7h58 | 23:53 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
| Monday 7 September | |||||
6112 · 7037+ 17466 | 5:39 Nice Saint-Augustin | 8h39 | 14:18 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
6188 · 7043 | 7:55 Nice-Ville | 7h53 | 15:48 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
9866+ 17472 | 8:31 Nice Saint-Augustin | 8h33 | 17:04 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
6174 · 7053 | 9:56 Nice-Ville | 7h52 | 17:48 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
6120 · 7065+ 17476 | 10:31 Nice Saint-Augustin | 9h02 | 19:33 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
6176 · 7069 | 11:56 Nice-Ville | 7h52 | 19:48 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
6124 · 7591+ 17480 | 12:29 Nice Saint-Augustin | 9h30 | 21:59 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Nice to Lille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 but you can travel from only £32 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 19:44. The fastest train covers the 833 km distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 833 km |
Average train duration 9h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 50m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 19:44 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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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 Nice 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 Nice to Lille trains use the Nice Ville to Lille Flandres station pair, with some services arriving at Lille-Europe. Use this guide to compare Nice and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nice Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Agora, PAUL, Sushi Side, Factory Donuts, Deli & Cia
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the forecourt of the station, on the right when exiting the station hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30. Information desks are located in the station main hall.
Available at Nice Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Ville: Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Trocadero, Ibis Nice Centre Gare, Hotel Belle Meuniere.
Nice Saint-Augustin is 5 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Saint-Augustin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Nice Saint-Augustin. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Ramps, restrooms.
Nice Riquier is 1 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Riquier has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Millésime, La Roustide
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Ticket office support is available at Nice Riquier. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Nice Riquier: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Riquier: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Riquier: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Apogia Nice, Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port.
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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