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Calais to Lille train

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Information about the Calais to Lille train

Travel by train from Calais to Lille. 26 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Calais at 5h 29m and the last at 20h 29m, allowing you to cover the 101 km distance in as little as 0h 28m. Tickets are available from 7€ (1).

Calais to Lille train best prices

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Tuesday 4 August August
12 € (1) TER
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Wednesday 5
12 € (1) TER
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Thursday 6
12 € (1) TER
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Friday 7
12 € (1) TER
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Saturday 8
12 € (1) TER
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Sunday 9
12 € (1) TER
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Monday 10
12 € (1) TER
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Tuesday 11
12 € (1) TER
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Wednesday 12
12 € (1) TER
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Thursday 13
12 € (1) TER
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Friday 14
12 € (1) TER
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Saturday 15
12 € (1) TER
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Sunday 16
12 € (1) TER
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Monday 17
12 € (1) TER
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Tuesday 18
7 € (1) TER
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Wednesday 19
7 € (1) TER
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Thursday 20
7 € (1) TER
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Friday 21
7 € (1) TER
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Saturday 22
12 € (1) TER
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Sunday 23
12 € (1) TER
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Monday 24
7 € (1) TER
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Tuesday 25
7 € (1) TER
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Wednesday 26
7 € (1) TER
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Thursday 27
7 € (1) TER
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Friday 28
Saturday 29
12 € (1) TER
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Sunday 30
7 € (1) TER
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Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Calais to Lille

How much does a train ticket from Calais to Lille cost?

To get the best price for a train ticket, we recommend booking several months in advance. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. Create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be informed of the best deals in advance.

How long does a journey on a train from Calais to Lille take?

The Calais to Lille journey lasts approximately 1h 11m.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Calais to Lille?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Calais to Lille in 0h 28m.

How many trains run from Calais to Lille each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 26 trains that run on the Calais to Lille route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Calais and Lille?

You will find at least one Direct Journey service between Calais and Lille.

What is the distance between Calais and Lille by train?

The distance by train between Calais and Lille is approximately 101 km.

What time is the first train from Calais to Lille?

The first train departs from Calais at 5h 29m to take you to Lille.

What time is the last train from Calais to Lille?

You can wait until 20h 29m at the latest to take the last Calais to Lille train.

To leave Calais, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: CALAIS VILLE, CALAIS - FRETHUN.

At Lille, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: LILLE FLANDRES, LILLE EUROPE.

Which train companies operate trains from Calais to Lille?

You can complete your journey from Calais to Lille on a TER train.

What services are offered on board?

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

Take a train to Lille from Calais

The Calais - Lille train journey is with TER. Trains generally leave from CALAIS VILLE, CALAIS - FRETHUN and arrive at LILLE FLANDRES, LILLE EUROPE.

Journey times may vary depending on a number of factors, including the time you travel, the type of train, and whether you have to change trains. Some journeys take 0h 28m, but the average journey time is 1h 11m.

26 trains serve the Calais - Lille line every day. The first train leaves at 5h 29m and the last at 20h 29m. These times may vary depending on the day of the week.

The cost of a Calais - Lille train fare will depend on when you book, the timeslot, the type of ticket...

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Calais to Lille?

The price of a Calais – Lille train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Calais to Lille thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Calais to Lille.

Price of a Calais – Lille Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Calais to Lille: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Calais to Lille at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Calais – Lille

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Calais to Lille? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Calais – Lille Train

The best way to pay less for your Calais to Lille train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Calais to Lille, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Calais to Lille and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Calais - Lille. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Calais to Lille?

If you're travelling from Calais to Lille, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

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TER

Travel from Calais to Lille with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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What travel classes are available on the Calais to Lille train?

To travel from Calais to Lille, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

TER

Travel from Calais to Lille by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

What on-board services are available on the Calais to Lille train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Calais to Lille route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

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TER

  • Free dedicated bike area

    You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)

  • PRM access

    TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility

  • Refundable up to the day before departure

    All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.

  • Plenty of space for your luggage

    Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

Calais to Lille train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 29m 6h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44810
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
6h 02m 7h 27m 1h 25m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44600
  • Les Fontinettes
  • Beau Marais
  • Gravelines
  • Bourbourg
  • Grande-Synthe
  • Coudekerque-Branche
  • Dunkerque
  • Connection: 08 min
  • Dunkerque
    TER 7208
  • Lille Europe
6h 29m 7h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44812
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
7h 02m 7h 33m 0h 31m TER
Booking
  • Calais - Frethun
    TER 7508
  • Lille Europe
7h 29m 8h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44814
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
7h 35m 8h 04m 0h 29m TER
Booking
  • Calais - Frethun
    TER 44402
  • Lille Europe
8h 02m 9h 37m 1h 35m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44606
  • Les Fontinettes
  • Beau Marais
  • Gravelines
  • Bourbourg
  • Grande-Synthe
  • Coudekerque-Branche
  • Dunkerque
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Dunkerque
    TER 44502
  • Lille Europe
8h 29m 9h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44816
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
8h 40m 10h 20m 1h 40m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 46542
  • Les Fontinettes
  • Pont D'ardres
  • Nortkerque
  • Audruicq
  • Ruminghem
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Renescure
  • Ebblinghem
  • Hazebrouck
  • Connection: 13 min
  • Hazebrouck
    TER 44908
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
10h 07m 10h 35m 0h 28m TER
Booking
  • Calais - Frethun
    TER 7516
  • Lille Europe
10h 29m 11h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44818
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
11h 29m 12h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44820
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
12h 27m 12h 55m 0h 28m TER
Booking
  • Calais - Frethun
    TER 7520
  • Lille Europe
12h 45m 15h 07m 2h 22m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 46506
  • Les Fontinettes
  • Pont D'ardres
  • Nortkerque
  • Audruicq
  • Ruminghem
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Renescure
  • Ebblinghem
  • Hazebrouck
  • Connection: 42 min
  • Hazebrouck
    TER 44122
  • Strazeele
  • Bailleul
  • Steenwerck
  • Nieppe
  • Armentieres
  • Perenchies
  • Saint-Andre
  • La Madeleine
  • Lille Flandres
13h 02m 15h 19m 2h 17m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44610
  • Les Fontinettes
  • Beau Marais
  • Gravelines
  • Bourbourg
  • Grande-Synthe
  • Coudekerque-Branche
  • Dunkerque
  • Connection: 1h01
  • Dunkerque
    TER 44506
  • Lille Europe
14h 29m 15h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44822
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
15h 49m 17h 31m 1h 42m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44612
  • Les Fontinettes
  • Gravelines
  • Bourbourg
  • Dunkerque
  • Connection: 33 min
  • Dunkerque
    TER 44512
  • Lille Europe
16h 29m 17h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44826
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
17h 15m 17h 45m 0h 30m TER
Booking
  • Calais - Frethun
    TER 7534
  • Lille Europe
17h 29m 18h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44828
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
18h 07m 18h 35m 0h 28m TER
Booking
  • Calais - Frethun
    TER 44408
  • Lille Europe
18h 29m 19h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44830
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
19h 18m 19h 46m 0h 28m TER
Booking
  • Calais - Frethun
    TER 44410
  • Lille Europe
19h 29m 20h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44832
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres
20h 27m 20h 55m 0h 28m TER
Booking
  • Calais - Frethun
    TER 7546
  • Lille Europe
20h 29m 21h 47m 1h 18m TER
Booking
  • Calais Ville
    TER 44834
  • Audruicq
  • Watten - Eperlecques
  • Saint-Omer
  • Hazebrouck
  • Bailleul
  • Armentieres
  • Lille Flandres