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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Lille is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 18h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Lille is to fly and train and line 59 bus which takes 6h 32m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Lille Eikenlaan via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 and Vorselaar Dorp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Lille. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Herentals via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Marseille to Lille?

The distance between Marseille and Lille is 1140 km. The road distance is 1019.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Lille without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €230 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Marseille to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Lille bus from?

Marseille to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Lille train from?

Marseille to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train or bus from Marseille to Lille?

The best way to get from Marseille to Lille is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €230 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 18h 9m.

Where does the Marseille to Lille bus arrive?

Marseille to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Marseille to Lille train arrive?

Marseille to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Lille is 1019 km. It takes approximately 11h 29m to drive from Marseille to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 420+ hotels available in Lille.

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There are 10 ways to get from Marseille to Lille by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
8h 31m
€234–372
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MRS - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain
8h 26m
€72–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Brussels Southbus N769
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
18h 2m
€109–183
Drive 1,019.1 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Lillecar 1,019.1 km
11h 29m
€158–228
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Brussels Airport, train, line 59 bus
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MRS - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Herentalstrain
3. Take the bus from Herentals Station perron 8 to Lille Eikenlaanbus
6h 32m
€84–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 9m
€104–179
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MRS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
7h 35m
€123–347
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane NCE - BRU
8h 50m
€140–357
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain
8h 3m
€170–441
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane MRS - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain
7h 56m
€88–308

Marseille to Lille by train and bus

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Distance: 1,140.1 km
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Lille, Belgium?

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Lille Eikenlaan via Bruxelles-Midi, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats twice daily. Tickets cost €95–180 and the journey takes 16h 20m.

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