The average train between Madrid and Lille takes 20h 46m and the fastest train takes 20h 24m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid and Lille. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Lille at 5:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 20h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Lille. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Lille station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 46m.
Madrid to Lille train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Lille train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Madrid to Lille train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Lille is 1,250.9 km. The road distance is 1,908 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Lille Europe via Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu in around 13h 9m.