Lille to Nice by train
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Overview: trains from Lille to Nice
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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 39 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 36 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 €10.82.
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 39 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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