Essential Travel Information For Your Trip
Discover how to get to Lille, learn how to easily navigate the city and find all the essential tips for your journey. Enjoy excellent accessibility, whether you arrive by train, plane, or car, and take advantage of Lille’s vibrant cultural scene, world-class dining, and charming local neighborhoods during your stay!
Travelling to Lille
Lille’s strategic geographical location ensures excellent connectivity through public transport, road networks, and cycle paths. Regardless of your chosen mode of travel, experiencing an exceptional stay in Lille is both convenient and accessible.
Travel by train
Lille is the only city in France to have 2 train stations so close together (500 meters): the Lille-Flandres station and the Lille-Europe station. Located right in the city center, they are directly served by metro, streetcar and bus.
Travel by bus
Bus companies operate to Lille from many cities in France and Europe. The advantage of this mode of transport is its very low cost. The Lille bus station is on Boulevard de Turin, near the Lille-Europe train station.
Travel by car
Lille is linked to major cities in the Hauts-de-France region and Europe via an extensive motorway network. In the Nord region, freeways are free of charge. Take the A1, A22, A23, A25 and A28 to Lille.
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Useful Information & Sites
City Pass
The Lille City Pass offers free access to top attractions, museums, and tours, plus complimentary public transport, making it the easiest way to explore the city and region.
Practical Information
Here you can find all the practical information you need to make the most of your stay in the capital of Flanders.
Information on this page is sourced from the official tourism website of Lille.
Travel by plane
Lille-Lesquin airport is 10km from the city center. As soon as you land, take the Flibco shuttle bus, which will take you to the bus station on boulevard de Turin in 20 minutes.