How to get to Lille

Planning a trip to Lille? But you don't know how to get there? Vivanoda helps you organise your trip to Lille by letting you search and compare the best offers for train, coach and flight.

By train to Lille

The train is an economical and ecological way to reach Lille. It allows you to easily arrive in the centre of Lille and enjoy the sights.

By coach to Lille

The long-distance coach is an extremely economical means of transport for a stay in Lille. On the other hand, travelling by coach to Lille is much slower than travelling by train or plane.

Flights to Lille

Flying is the fastest way to get to Lille. However, you have to add the time it takes to reach the airport, which is outside the centre of Lille. The prices of flights to Lille are also often attractive.

Transportation to Lille in figures

Country
France
Number of airlines serving Lille
18
Number of stations or airports in Lille
1 airports
5 stations
1 coach stations
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Why search for tickets to travel to Lille with Vivanoda?

When planning a trip to Lille, it is important to choose your mode of transport based on your needs, budget, time and comfort. Whether you travel by train, coach or flight, your choice of transport can have a significant impact on the price and quality of your trip to Lille. This is why it is important to use a transport and price comparison tool to buy a ticket to Lille.

Vivanoda is a handy tool that allows you to quickly find the best travel options to Lille in terms of price, time and quality. With Vivanoda you can compare the various train, coach and flight tickets available for your trip to Lille. This way you can find the cheapest and most suitable options for your needs.

The most popular routes to Lille

We present the most popular routes to Lille from all major European cities, whether by train, coach or flight. Whether you want to find the cheapest flight to Lille, the fastest train or the most comfortable coach, we have gathered all the information you need to plan your trip to Lille with confidence.

Whether you are travelling from London, Dover, Canterbury, Gravesend, Ashford or Gillingham or another major European city, we compare the different modes of transport to help you choose the best option to get to Lille. You will find information on the most popular routes, transport companies, travel times, ticket prices and tips for safe and comfortable travel. We have also included tips on how to save money and find the best fares to Lille. Whether you are a budget traveller or looking for the ultimate in comfort, you will find all the options to plan your trip to Lille with confidence.

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Travel to Lille by train

Where are the train stations in Lille?

To reach Lille by train, choose from 5 stations, including Hellemmes, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, Lille Porte-de-Douai and Lille-CHR.

Hellemmes
Station located 2.5 mi from the centre of Lille
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Lille Europe
Station located 0.6 mi from the centre of Lille
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Lille Flandres
Station located 0.4 mi from the centre of Lille
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Lille Porte-de-Douai
Station located 1.8 mi from the centre of Lille
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Lille-CHR
Station located 2.0 mi from the centre of Lille
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Travel to Lille by coach

Tips to find a cheaper coach ticket to Lille

While coach travel in itself is an inexpensive way to get to Lille, there are always ways to save even more.

Compare coach prices to Lille
Vivanoda allows you to quickly view all prices and promotions from ALSA, Isilines, FlixBus, Eurolines and Blablabus. So whether you are travelling from Brussels, Paris, Antwerp, Calais, Geneva or Amsterdam, you can easily find your ideal coach ticket to Lille.
Book your coach trip to Lille quickly
When you have found the lowest fare on Vivanoda for your trip to Lille from, for example, Brussels, Paris, Antwerp, Calais, Geneva or Amsterdam, select it and you will be redirected to the carrier's website (Blablabus, Eurolines and FlixBus). We recommend you book your ticket quickly, as fares can rise quickly!
Flexibility on dates: an asset for your coach trip to Lille
If you leave some slack in the date of your trip to Lille, you increase your chances of getting a better fare with ALSA, Isilines, FlixBus, Eurolines and Blablabus, especially by avoiding peak periods.

Where are the coach stations in Lille?

There is only one coach station (or bus stop) from which you can reach Lille.

Lille Europe
Coach station 0.6 mi from Lille
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Fly to Lille

Some tips for cheap flights to Lille

To optimise your chances of finding a flight to Lille with the best value for money, there are a few rules to follow. We remind you of them here.

Compare all airline offers.
Always compare all offers and prices of flights to Lille. Using a platform like Vivanoda will facilitate this search.
Choose certain days for your plane departure
Avoid travelling to Lille on busy days such as weekends. Flights to Lille are often much cheaper during the week, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Prefer to travel with low-cost airlines
By choosing low-cost airlines, you are more likely to get a cheap flight to Lille. Be careful though, as these airlines often fly to secondary airports that are much less accessible from the centre of Lille.

Where are the airports in Lille?

To get to Lille by plane, arrive at Lille-Lesquin airport.

Lille-Lesquin
Airport is 4.9 mi from Lille
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When to visit Lille?

If you're looking for sunny beaches and blue skies, the summer months (July and August) are ideal for visiting the Mediterranean coast and enjoying high temperatures ranging from 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. However, this time of year is also the busiest for tourists, which can mean that the most popular seaside resorts and tourist attractions are very crowded.

If you prefer to avoid the crowds and scorching temperatures, spring (April and May) and autumn (September and October) are ideal times to visit France. Temperatures are mild and pleasant, fluctuating between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, and the weather is generally sunny with a few showers possible. It's also an ideal time to explore the wine regions, the châteaux of the Loire or enjoy the local festivals.

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