Lille is located in the far north of France. Home to 230,000 inhabitants, this city is packed with attractions, tourist sites and restaurants. Its ideal geographical situation makes it one of the most visited cities in France: it is at the crossroads of several major European cities including Paris, London, Brussels and Amsterdam. And we mustn't forget that Lille welcomes nearly 3 million visitors a year, who flock to its famous Braderie (flea market). So if you're planning to visit this city, here's how you can reach Lille on board our OUIGO trains!

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Lille, northern France's main transport hub 

Lille is a major city and has 2 railway stations: Lille Europe and Lille Flandres (served by OUIGO). Lille Flandres station has established itself as an indispensable northern railway station. Thanks to its proximity to the capital (between 50 minutes and 1hr 20mins away), it is the northern terminus of the Paris-Nord – Lille line, one of France's most important railway lines.  
The city of Lille also provides connections with other nearby European countries (United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands).  

Lille Flandres train station is the only one to run OUIGO services but you can still cross France thanks to their numerous destinations. 

You can travel from Lille Flandres to:  

  • The Southwest: Angoulême, Poitiers, Bordeaux 

  • The South: Avignon, Montpellier, Nîmes 

  • The Southeast: Lyon, Valence, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence 

  • Île-de-France and Central France: Paris and Tours (Saint-Pierre-des-Corps)  

 

Buy a cheap train ticket to Lille

Lille is a beautiful city and planning a visit is a worthwhile choice! Here are some useful tips before booking your ticket. 

  • If you want more flexibility and options, then go for the OUIGO PLUS service! For only €9 more, you can choose the type of seat (single, trio or by a plug for your devices, the choice is yours), enjoy OUIFI access and take extra luggage! 
    NB: You can select a specific OUIGO PLUS service, for an extra benefit without paying for the complete €9 package. 

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Timetables from Lille

Lille-Flandres railway station runs OUIGO trains that serve numerous destinations throughout France. Do you want to leave from Lille-Flandres train station? Here are some train times from Lille to the most popular destinations. 

 

Timetables Lille – Marseille (24-hr clock) 

                                                                                                                     DEPARTURE             ARRIVAL

Lille Flandres – Marseille Saint-Charles                                                   11H38                  16H06

Lille Flandres – Marseille Saint-Charles                                                   13H01                  17H41

Lille Flandres – Marseille Saint-Charles                                                   15H41                  20H41

Tickets from Lille Flandres to Marseille start at €16 for adults and €8 for children, and the journey takes 4 to 5 hours.

 

Timetables  Lille – Paris (24-hr clock) 

 

                                                                                                       DEPARTURE             ARRIVAL

 Lille Flandres – Paris Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy - Disneyland                  11H38                  12H37

    Lille Flandres – Paris Aéroport Roissy-CDG 2                                        13H01                 13H53

Lille Flandres – Paris Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy - Disneyland                    15H41                 17H18

       Lille Flandres – Paris Aéroport Roissy-CDG 2                                     19H38                20H31

You can reach the capital and its numerous stations from Lille Flandres in about 1 hour, and tickets cost from €10 for adults and €8 for children aged 4 to 11 years old. 

 

Discover Lille with OUIGO: an idyllic destination!

 

What to do in Lille?

You've arrived in Lille and are ready to enjoy all that the city offers thanks to your cheap OUIGO train tickets. 

If you like walking, explore the Old Town with its cobbled streets and architectural wonders. Lille-Flandres train station is just a few minutes’ walk away.  
 
If you want a fantastic view of the city, go to the top of the town hall's belfry (one of the highest in Europe). Finally, you can continue your walk by visiting numerous religious landmarks (Notre Dame de la Treille, Church of the Sacred Heart…) or the many lush parks (Parc des Géants, Parc de la Citadelle…). 
 
And if your walk has worked up your appetite, what could be better than some delicious Lille treats? From waffles, cheeses, chips and pies to other typical regional dishes, Lille is known for its super-tasty specialities. There's food everywhere! 

Did you know? The massive Grande Braderie de Lille flea market always takes place on the 1st Sunday of September! 

Public transport in Lille

As a major European city, Lille and its outskirts have excellent public transport services. Metro-wise, Lille has 2 automated driverless lines that cross the entire city. At €1.70 per ticket, you can travel continuously for 1 hour across the entire transport network (Metro, Bus and Tram). 
As for buses, 90 bus lines serve the city and even go as far as bordering countries!  
If you prefer to explore the city by bike, there's the 24-hour V'lille self-service bike hire that starts at €1.75 (first 30 minutes are free, after which is cost €1.10 per half hour).