What is the distance between Nice and Lille?

The distance between the two cities is 518 miles (835 km).

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

If you're headed to Lille from Nice, chances are that your bus will depart from Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur and arrive at Lille - Boulevard de Turin. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Palais des Beaux Arts, Hospice Comtesse Museum, Lille Belfry, Citadel of Lille and Old Town.

Bus Nice to Lille from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nice to Lille on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Nice - Airport T1	16h 30m	10:00am	Lille	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Nice to Lille on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Nice - Airport T1	16h 30m	10:00am	Lille	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Nice to Lille on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Nice - Airport T1	16h 30m	10:00am	Lille	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Nice to Lille on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Nice - Airport T1	16h 30m	10:00am	Lille	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Nice to Lille on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:30pm	Nice - Airport T1	16h 30m	10:00am	Lille	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:10 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Nice 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 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

11h 10mAverage Duration

517 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $179	Average Duration17h 35m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$120 - $384	Average Duration7h 49m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$87 - $116	Average Duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,108 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Nice and Lille?

Stops in Nice

A - Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur

B - Nice Airport

C - Avenue Félix Faure

D - Gare Routière de Nice - Paillon

E - Gare de Nice-Lindbergh

F - Nice (Gare internationale)

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 Nice to Lille by bus

What is the distance between Nice and Lille?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Nice 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

11/10

$72

11/11

$142

Today

$100

11/13

$101

11/14

$114

11/15

$61

11/16

$78

11/17

No data

The cheapest trip from Nice to Lille was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $212 for a bus ticket from Nice to Lille based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-15.