The cheapest and fastest trains from Nîmes to Lille
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£164
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 53 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
762 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nîmes to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nîmes to Lille will cost around £164 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nîmes for Lille every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 762 km distance in an average of 4 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 2 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.
51565:544h46Nîmes station10:40Lille Flandres£931One-way0 changes
986415:214h37Nîmes station19:58Lille-Europe£1471One-way0 changes
6200 · 70256:155h02Nîmes station11:17Lille Flandres£1491One-way1 change
6202 · 70379:194h59Nîmes station14:18Lille Flandres£2001One-way1 change
6204 · 706514:194h59Nîmes station19:18Lille Flandres£2301One-way1 change
986415:214h37Nîmes station19:58Lille-Europe£1471One-way0 changes
51565:544h46Nîmes station10:40Lille Flandres£931One-way0 changes
6202 · 70379:194h59Nîmes station14:18Lille Flandres£2001One-way1 change
6204 · 706514:194h59Nîmes station19:18Lille Flandres£2301One-way1 change
6200 · 70256:155h02Nîmes station11:17Lille Flandres£1491One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nîmes to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 762 km
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£113 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 10m Average total duration 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Nîmes to Lille train times
The table below shows live departures for Nîmes to Lille trains for tomorrow, Monday 8 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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5156 | 5:54 Nîmes station | 4h46 | 10:40 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
6200 · 7025 | 6:15 Nîmes station | 5h02 | 11:17 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
6202 · 7037 | 9:19 Nîmes station | 4h59 | 14:18 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
6204 · 7065 | 14:19 Nîmes station | 4h59 | 19:18 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
9864 | 15:21 Nîmes station | 4h37 | 19:58 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nîmes to Lille
Trains from Nîmes to Lille run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 762 km distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 762 km |
Average train duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 22:23 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV from Nîmes to Lille trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV trains will get you between Nîmes and Lille from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nîmes to Lille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nîmes 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nîmes and Lille
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 1 Boulevard Sergent Triaire.
- Le Cheval Blanc
- Restaurant La Table du 2
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hôtel Empire
- Hôtel de L'Amphithéâtre
- Hôtel Marquis de la Baume
- Located in the main hall
- 500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Paris, regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram-bus: Line T1
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
- Costa Coffee
- Factory & Co.
- PAUL
- Selecta
- 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.
- Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe
- Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille
- Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
- Metro lines: 2
- Tram lines: R, T
- Bus lines: 12, 16, 18, 35, 36, 51, 86, 88, L5, L90, L91, Charleroi Airport shuttle
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, TER GV, Eurostar, Thalys
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- Chopsticks & Co
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Black Coffee
- Eric Kayser
- So! Coffee
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Le Napoleon
- Hotel Chopin
- Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Metro lines: 1, 2
- Bus lines: CIT1, CIT2, 86, 88, 12, L91, L91 Express, 51, 10, 50, 14, 56
- Tram lines: R, T
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Hauts-de-France, INTERCITED
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