What is the best way to travel from Calais to Lille?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Carpool to Lille from Calais. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Lille from Calais?
You can reach Lille with just £9 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Renfe4h 11m007:36CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station11:47LilleFlandres Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) at 31/07/2026 07:36:00 to Flandres Station, Lille (France) arriving at 31/07/2026 11:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
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Renfe0h 29m007:35CalaisFréthun Train Station08:04LilleEurope Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Fréthun Train Station, Calais (France) at 31/07/2026 07:35:00 to Europe Train Station, Lille (France) arriving at 31/07/2026 08:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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Renfe0h 28m019:18CalaisFréthun Train Station19:46LilleEurope Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Fréthun Train Station, Calais (France) at 31/07/2026 19:18:00 to Europe Train Station, Lille (France) arriving at 31/07/2026 19:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 28m
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Renfe3h 9m013:11CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station16:20LilleFlandres Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) at 31/07/2026 13:11:00 to Flandres Station, Lille (France) arriving at 31/07/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 9m
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Renfe2h 10m006:37CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station08:47LilleFlandres Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) at 31/07/2026 06:37:00 to Flandres Station, Lille (France) arriving at 31/07/2026 08:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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BlaBlaCar1h 10m008:20Calais09:30Lille0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Calais (France) at 06/08/2026 08:20:00 to , Lille (France) arriving at 06/08/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Cheapest Carpool Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Calais to Lille?
You can get to Lille from Calais in just 0h 28m with a Train from Renfe. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Renfe0h 28m019:18CalaisFréthun Train Station19:46LilleEurope Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Fréthun Train Station, Calais (France) at 31/07/2026 19:18:00 to Europe Train Station, Lille (France) arriving at 31/07/2026 19:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 28m
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Renfe0h 29m007:35CalaisFréthun Train Station08:04LilleEurope Train Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Fréthun Train Station, Calais (France) at 31/07/2026 07:35:00 to Europe Train Station, Lille (France) arriving at 31/07/2026 08:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 29m
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Renfe2h 10m006:37CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station08:47LilleFlandres Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) at 31/07/2026 06:37:00 to Flandres Station, Lille (France) arriving at 31/07/2026 08:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Renfe3h 9m013:11CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station16:20LilleFlandres Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) at 31/07/2026 13:11:00 to Flandres Station, Lille (France) arriving at 31/07/2026 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 9m
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Renfe4h 11m007:36CalaisBeau-Marais Train Station11:47LilleFlandres Station0EconomyA Train from Renfe goes from Beau-Marais Train Station, Calais (France) at 31/07/2026 07:36:00 to Flandres Station, Lille (France) arriving at 31/07/2026 11:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
Fastest Trains Friday
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BlaBlaCar1h 10m008:20Calais09:30Lille0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Calais (France) at 06/08/2026 08:20:00 to , Lille (France) arriving at 06/08/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Fastest Carpool Thursday
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Bus from Calais to Lille
What are the most popular stations in Calais and Lille?
In Calais, you will usually depart from Les Fontinettes Train station, Beau-Marais Train Station or Ville Train Station, while in Lille you will be arriving at Europe Coach Station, Flandres Station or Gare Lille Flandres Coach Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Lille from Calais? With 3 connections between 3 Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Calais and Lille, you can pay as low as £9 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Renfe: you will get to Lille in just 0h 28m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Calais and Lille are Renfe and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Calais and Lille is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Coquelles or to Faches-Thumesnil, and look at flights from , and landing at Kortrijk Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Calais to Lille?
The most popular companies between Calais and Lille, are Renfe and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Renfe
All you need to know when you travel from Calais to Lille
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Calais to Lille. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Calais to Lille
How can I reach Lille from Calais?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Lille from Calais.
How far is Lille from Calais?
The distance between Calais and Lille is 91.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Calais and Lille?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 16 kgs, and a flight 23 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Calais to Lille?
You can get to Lille with just £9 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Lille?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Lille in just 0h 28m with a Train from Renfe.
More routes to Calais and to Lille
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Calais and to Lille. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
