1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 6 m
Trains on 17 Sept
21
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lille Flandres is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lille Flandres will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 21 trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lille Flandres, including 17 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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.
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7011Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lille Flandres among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 205 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lille Flandres:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lille Flandres costing on average £23.
Other travel options to Lille Flandres take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 55m.
The journey is about 37m faster (1h 46m by train vs 2h 23m by car) and roughly £50 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£23 vs £73). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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 Paris Gare de Lyon to Lille Flandres trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7011 | 8:12 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h07 | 9:19 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7015 | 8:43 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h05 | 9:48 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
7025 | 10:01 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h06 | 11:07 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
7265 | 10:52 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h34 | 12:26 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
7165+ C40 (843119) | 10:52 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h11 | 13:03 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
7569 | 12:25 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h23 | 13:48 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
7369+ 848932 | 12:25 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h43 | 14:08 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
7037 | 13:13 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h05 | 14:18 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
7043 | 14:41 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h07 | 15:48 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7047 | 15:32 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h08 | 16:40 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
7053 | 16:41 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h07 | 17:48 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7057 | 17:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h07 | 18:15 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7581 | 17:50 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h24 | 19:14 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
7061 | 17:53 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h10 | 19:03 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7065 | 18:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h09 | 19:33 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7069 | 18:41 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h07 | 19:48 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
7185+ K40 (843868) | 18:52 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h46 | 20:38 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
7077 | 19:46 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h05 | 20:51 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
7591 | 20:22 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h23 | 21:45 Lille-Europe | 0 changesdirect | |
7591+ K44 (843925) | 20:22 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h55 | 22:17 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
7297 | 21:28 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h19 | 22:47 Lille Flandres | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lille Flandres run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:42, the last at 11:30. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 7:42 |
Last train 11:30 |
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Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 classes and the amenities included in each one.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lille Flandres 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 Flandres, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris Gare de Lyon to Lille Flandres trains use the Paris Gare du Nord to Lille Flandres station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare de Lyon and Lille Flandres 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.