How far is Nantes from Lille?

The distance between the two cities is 316 miles (509 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nantes to Lille?

Most of the buses traveling from Nantes to Lille leave from Nantes Airport and arrive at Lille - Boulevard de Turin. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lille?

Once in Lille, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Citadel of Lille, Old Town, Lille Belfry, Lille Cathedral and Lille Métropole Museum of Modern, Contemporary and Outsider Art.

Bus Nantes to Lille from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nantes to Lille on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00am	4 Route de Paris	11h 25m	8:25pm	Tourcoing	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00am	4 Route de Paris	9h 10m	6:10pm	131 Boulevard de Turin	Fastest

Next departures for Nantes to Lille on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	9h 34m	2:44am	Lille	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	10h 4m	2:44am	Lille	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Lille on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	9h 34m	2:44am	Lille	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:35am	Nantes	11h 45m	5:20pm	Lille	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Nantes	11h 30m	7:45pm	Lille	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Nantes	9h 55m	9:55pm	Lille	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Nantes Atlantique Airport	10h 4m	2:44am	Lille	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Lille on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Nantes	9h 19m	7:19pm	Lille	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Nantes	9h 15m	7:45pm	Lille	Fastest
Bus	6:10am	Nantes	11h 10m	5:20pm	Lille	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Nantes	9h 55m	9:55pm	Lille	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	9h 34m	2:44am	Lille	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Lille on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	Nantes	9h 55m	9:55pm	Lille	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Nantes	9h 15m	7:45pm	Lille	Fastest
Bus	6:10am	Nantes	11h 10m	5:20pm	Lille	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Nantes	9h 19m	7:19pm	Lille	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	9h 34m	2:44am	Lille	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Lille on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Nantes	9h 19m	7:19pm	Lille	Cheapest
Bus	10:30am	Nantes	9h 15m	7:45pm	Lille	Fastest
Bus	6:10am	Nantes	11h 10m	5:20pm	Lille	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Nantes	9h 55m	9:55pm	Lille	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Nantes	9h 34m	2:44am	Lille	No tags

Next departures for Nantes to Lille on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Nantes	9h 19m	7:19pm	Lille	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:10am	Nantes	11h 10m	5:20pm	Lille	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Nantes	10h 55m	9:25pm	Lille	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 3:54 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Nantes to Lille

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lille. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

315 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $270	Average Duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$88 - $231	Average Duration4h 32m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $87	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Nantes and Lille?

Stops in Nantes

A - Nantes Airport

B - 2 route de Paris

C - Hotel Mercure

D - 10 Allée de la Maison Rouge

E - 15 Rue de Briord

Stops in Lille

A - Lille - Boulevard de Turin

B - 1 Place Saint-Hubert

C - Gare de Lille Europe

D - 253 Boulevard de Leeds

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Nantes to Lille by bus

How far is Nantes from Lille?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nantes to Lille?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lille?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$80

11/17

$60

Today

$53

11/19

$36

11/20

$36

11/21

$31

11/22

$31

11/23

$39

The cheapest trip from Nantes to Lille was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nantes to Lille, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $96 for a bus ticket from Nantes to Lille based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-21.

What's the cheapest way to go from Nantes to Lille?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 55m	Avg Price$40	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 32m	Avg Price$163	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h 40m	Avg Price$55	Daily Departures2