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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 on 21 Sept
£53
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£71
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
2 h 53 m
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
3 h 1 m
Trains on 21 Sept
11
Distance
315 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Orléans to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orléans to Lille will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
To travel from Orléans to Lille you need to make at least one change.
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860526Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Orléans to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 315 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£60 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Orléans to Lille:
A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Lille costing on average £68.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Orléans to Lille trains for today, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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860512+ 7031 | On time 9:39 Les Aubrais | 3h09 | 12:48 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
3908+ 7035 | On time 10:56 Les Aubrais | 2h53 | 13:49 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
860556+ 7045 | On time 12:28 Les Aubrais | 3h50 | 16:18 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
3918+ 7053 | 14:55 Les Aubrais | 2h53 | 17:48 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
860520+ 7061 | 15:41 Les Aubrais | 2h59 | 18:40 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
860522+ 7069 | 16:41 Les Aubrais | 2h58 | 19:39 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
3914+ 7585 | 16:55 Les Aubrais | 3h33 | 20:28 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
860526+ 7073 | 17:41 Les Aubrais | 2h52 | 20:33 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
860562+ 7081 | 18:25 Les Aubrais | 3h12 | 21:37 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
860530+ 7087 | 19:24 Les Aubrais | 2h57 | 22:21 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
3920+ 7295 | 19:56 Les Aubrais | 3h18 | 23:14 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
860534+ 7093 | 20:56 Les Aubrais | 2h57 | 23:53 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
| Monday 21 September | |||||
860510+ 7265 | 8:51 Les Aubrais | 3h35 | 12:26 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Orléans to Lille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 315 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 315 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 21:13 |
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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 Orléans 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 Orléans to Lille trains use the Les Aubrais to Lille Flandres station pair, with some services arriving at Lille-Europe. Use this guide to compare Orléans and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare d'Orléans has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Lift, La Parenthèse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare d'Orléans. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare d'Orléans. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare d'Orléans: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare d'Orléans: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel d'Orléans, Best Western Hôtel d'Arc, Empreinte Hôtel & Spa.
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 - Porte de Douai is 2 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
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