What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €44 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Lille to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille - Europe Train Station station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Lille to Lyon?

The distance between Lille and Lyon is 644 km. The road distance is 660.3 km.

How do I travel from Lille to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Lille to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €95 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Lille to Lyon?

The train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieu takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lille to Lyon bus from?

Lille to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Lyon train from?

Lille to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train, bus or fly from Lille to Lyon?

The best way to get from Lille to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Lille to Lyon bus arrive?

Lille to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Lille to Lyon train arrive?

Lille to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Lille to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Lyon is 660 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Lille to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Lille to Lyon?

Book your Lille to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lille to Lyon?

Book your Lille to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Lille to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lille and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lille to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lille to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 6m
€95–240
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lille to Lyonrideshare 660.6 km
7h 58m
€44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 5m
€45–90
Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIL - LYS
5h 46m
€117–279
Drive 660.3 km
1. Drive from Lille to Lyoncar 660.3 km
6h 48m
€102–147
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
3h 48m
€125–310
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
5h 22m
€104–267

Lille to Lyon by train

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Distance: 644.4 km
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Lyon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieu every 2 hours. Tickets cost €120–210 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 9h 5m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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