Paris to Lille by train
Direct TGV INOUI from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres in about 1 hour 5 minutes, roughly hourly; some trains run to Lille Europe instead.
Direct TGV INOUI trains link Paris Nord and Lille in about 1 hour 5 minutes, with departures roughly every hour through the day.
Lille Flandres or Lille Europe
Most TGV INOUI trains from Paris Nord end at Lille Flandres, in the city centre, after about 1 hour 5 minutes. Trains carrying on towards Dunkerque or Boulogne stop at Lille Europe instead and take about 1 hour 15 minutes. For most trips, aim for Lille Flandres.
Getting it wrong costs you little. The two stations are 500 metres apart, about 10 minutes on foot, and metro line 2 links them in one stop. Lille Europe is the better arrival if you are connecting to a Eurostar for London or Brussels, which leave from there. If a booking page shows only "Lille", open the train details and confirm the station before you pay.
Departures and journey time
TGV INOUI trains leave Paris Nord roughly hourly. Expect about one every half hour in the morning and early evening, and a couple of longer gaps around midday. Counting every operator and Paris station, around 27 trains a day run between Paris and Lille.
A few direct TER regional trains also run from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres, but they take over 2 hours, about twice as long as the TGV.
On the weekends of 28 to 29 November and 5 to 6 December 2026, engineering works retime trains and add about 10 to 20 minutes to the journey.
OUIGO from the airport and Marne-la-Vallée
OUIGO, the low-cost high-speed brand, does not leave from Paris Nord. Its Lille trains start at Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, beside Disneyland Paris, and call at Charles de Gaulle airport before reaching Lille Flandres. From the airport, TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains take about 50 minutes to an hour, so you can skip central Paris entirely.
OUIGO Essential fares include one hand-luggage bag and one suitcase or backpack. Anything more needs the extra luggage option.
Tickets and passes
SNCF Connect sells TGV INOUI, OUIGO and TER tickets on the route. The lowest fares, from €10 on some dates, are on OUIGO from the airport or Marne-la-Vallée and on the slow TER; TGV INOUI prices from Paris Nord vary by train and date. A seat reservation is compulsory on both TGV INOUI and OUIGO.
With an Interrail pass, you pay a TGV INOUI reservation of €10 to €20.
Where to book
Train service
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Ouigo is SNCF's low-cost high-speed brand, serving over 60 destinations in France and routes in Spain; basic fares include one hand bag and one cabin bag.
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SNCF operates France's TGV and regional trains. SNCF Connect books domestic and many international journeys, with fares ranging from flexible to non-refundable.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Lille?
About 1 hour 5 minutes on a direct TGV INOUI from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres. Trains that stop at Lille Europe take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Which Lille station does the train from Paris arrive at?
Usually Lille Flandres. Most TGV INOUI trains from Paris Nord end there, while those continuing towards Dunkerque or Boulogne use Lille Europe. The stations are 500 metres apart, about 10 minutes on foot.
Is there a train from Charles de Gaulle airport to Lille?
Yes. Direct TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains run from the airport's TGV station to Lille in about 50 minutes to an hour, so you do not need to go into Paris first.
How much is the train from Paris to Lille?
The lowest fares, from €10 on some dates, are on OUIGO from Charles de Gaulle airport or Marne-la-Vallée and on TER regional trains. TGV INOUI prices from Paris Nord vary by train and date. Interrail pass holders pay a TGV INOUI reservation of €10 to €20.
Does OUIGO run from Paris Nord to Lille?
No. OUIGO's Lille trains leave from Marne-la-Vallée Chessy and Charles de Gaulle airport. From central Paris, TGV INOUI from Paris Nord is the direct option.
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