Nantes to Lille by train
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Overview: trains from Nantes to Lille
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Nantes to Lille train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Nantes to Lille by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Nantes to Lille take around 4 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of approximately 510 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Nantes is scheduled to depart at around 05:48. The last departure is usually at around 18:03 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Nantes at around 05:58, with the last train leaving at around 18:03. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 19 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 2 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$408.20.
We think any time is a great time to visit Lille, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Lille.
Is there a direct train from Nantes to Lille?
Yes, there is a direct train from Nantes to Lille.
How long does it take to travel from Nantes to Lille?
The Nantes to Lille train travel takes about 4 hours and 1 minute, no matter when you leave.
What are the Nantes to Lille train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lille leaving Nantes at around 05:48 and the last train leaving at around 18:03 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Nantes at around 05:58, with the final departure at 18:03.
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- From Nantes to Paris From CA$48.75
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- From Nantes to Le Mans From CA$29.90
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- From Nantes to Bordeaux From CA$2.60
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- From Nantes to Rennes From CA$33.80
- From Nantes to St-Nazaire From CA$12.35
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- From Nantes to Lyon From CA$50.70
- From Nantes to Pornic From CA$13.00
Other train journeys to Lille
- From London to Lille From CA$52.65
- From Marseille to Lille From CA$15.60
- From Calais to Lille From CA$11.05
- From Brussels to Lille From CA$22.75
- From Ebbsfleet to Lille From CA$224.25
- From Nice to Lille From CA$30.55
- From Aix-en-Provence to Lille From CA$130.00
- From Avignon to Lille From CA$208.00
- From Bordeaux to Lille From CA$30.55
- From Lyon to Lille From CA$15.60
- From Marne-la-Vallée to Lille From CA$31.20
- From Dijon to Lille From CA$104.00
- From Milan to Lille From CA$154.05
- From Barcelona to Lille From CA$303.55
- From Amsterdam to Lille From CA$60.45
Other train journeys from Lille
- From Lille to Nice From CA$15.60
- From Lille to Aix-en-Provence From CA$15.60
- From Lille to Avignon From CA$30.55
- From Lille to Bordeaux From CA$15.60
- From Lille to London From CA$53.95
- From Lille to Lyon From CA$15.60
- From Lille to Marne-la-Vallée From CA$15.60
- From Lille to Dijon From CA$15.60
- From Lille to Milan From CA$73.45
- From Lille to Barcelona From CA$135.20
- From Lille to Amsterdam From CA$59.80
- From Lille to Arras From CA$4.55
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