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Lille to Nice by train
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Cheapest Price US$12.50
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30 days in advance US$177.00
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7 days in advance US$194.50
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First train05:37
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Last train19:40
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey7hr 25m
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Distance834 kilometres
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Trains per day35
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Avg. journey time8hr 44m
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Train operators
Lille to Nice train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Lille to Nice by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Lille to Nice take around 7 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 834 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Lille is scheduled to depart at around 05:42. The last departure is usually at around 19:40 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lille at around 05:37, with the last train leaving at around 19:13. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 35 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$12.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Nice, 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 Nice.
Is there a direct train from Lille to Nice?
The journey between Lille and Nice usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lille to Nice every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Lille to Nice?
The Lille to Nice train travel takes about 7 hours and 25 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Lille to Nice train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Nice leaving Lille at around 05:42 and the last train leaving at around 19:40 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lille at around 05:37, with the final departure at 19:13.
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TGV
The high-speed train from Lille to Nice leaves Lille at lunchtime. The return run from Nice to Lille is just after nine in the morning. If the timings of this TGV don’t suit your schedule, there are several alternative connections each day, many of which involve a change of station in Paris.
The train from Lille to the French Riviera sweeps south from Flanders through Picardie, skirting the eastern edge of Paris to pick up the high-speed line from Paris to Provence. Then it’s a fast run south to Marseille. The final stretch of the journey tracks east at more modest speeds along the coast of Provence.
Lille to Nice
The direct train from Lille to Nice departs from Lille Europe station and makes 11 intermediate stops on its journey from Flanders to the French Riviera. Those stops include halts at Aeroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle TGV, Lyon Part Dieu and Marseille. On the final run into Nice the train serves other celebrated Côte d’Azur resorts such as Cannes and Antibes. The journey ends at Nice Ville station, where there are good onward connections to Monaco and Italy. This route is normally served by double-deck TGV Duplex units, so book a seat on the upper deck for the best views.