How to get from Lille to Lyon
- 558 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 30m
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Lille to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 30m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 558 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
558 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €52Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 30m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€52Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 30m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lille to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lille → Paristrain
SNCF·1h 05m - 2Paris → LyontrainSNCF·2h 02m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Lille to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€62November 2026
€62Departures from Lille to Lyon
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 21:55 and the last at 21:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 21:55 | 21:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 24 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 21:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lille to Lyon works
Start with a SNCF train from Lille to Paris, about 1h 5m. Transfer in Paris and continue by SNCF train on to Lyon (2h 2m). In total it's roughly €77 over 3h 30m, 1 transfer.
Lille to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lille to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 3h 30m by train, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Lille to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 21:55 and the last at 21:55, from Lille Lesquin, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lille to Lyon?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 21:55 and 21:55.
Which station does the bus from Lille to Lyon leave from?
Lille Lesquin with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Lille to Lyon?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Lyon from Lille?
About 558 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lille to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €77. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lille to Lyon?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCF
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026