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Marseille to Lille train

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Information about the Marseille to Lille train

Travel by train from Marseille to Lille. 16 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Marseille at 6h 13m and the last at 21h 31m, allowing you to cover the 969 km distance in as little as 4h 37m. Tickets are available from 25€ (1).

Marseille to Lille train best prices

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Monday 17 August
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209 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Friday 21 August
122 € (1) TGV INOUI
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Saturday 22
118 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 23
119 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 24
119 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 25
95 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 26
95 € (1) OUIGO
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Thursday 27
99 € (1) OUIGO
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Friday 28
99 € (1) Train
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Saturday 29
99 € (1) OUIGO
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Sunday 30
99 € (1) OUIGO
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Monday 31
95 € (1) OUIGO
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Tuesday 1st September September
49 € (1) OUIGO
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Wednesday 2
35 € (1) OUIGO
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Thursday 3
35 € (1) OUIGO
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Friday 4
55 € (1) Train
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Saturday 5
35 € (1) OUIGO
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Sunday 6
35 € (1) OUIGO
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Monday 7
29 € (1) OUIGO
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Tuesday 8
29 € (1) OUIGO
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Wednesday 9
25 € (1) OUIGO
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Thursday 10
29 € (1) OUIGO
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Friday 11
39 € (1) OUIGO
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Saturday 12
35 € (1) OUIGO
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Sunday 13
55 € (1) Train
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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 Marseille to Lille

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

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The Marseille to Lille journey lasts approximately 5h 35m.

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

The shortest journey between Marseille and Lille takes 4h 37m.

How many trains run from Marseille to Lille each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 16 trains that run on the Marseille to Lille route daily.

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

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Marseille and Lille.

What is the distance between Marseille and Lille by train?

Trains running between Marseille and Lille cover a distance of around 969 km.

What time is the first train from Marseille to Lille?

Want to arrive early? Take the first Marseille to Lille train at 6h 13m.

What time is the last train from Marseille to Lille?

If you prefer to arrive later, you can take the last train departing Marseille at 21h 31m.

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

On this page, you will find trains departing from: MARSEILLE SAINT-CHARLES, MARSEILLE BLANCARDE.

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

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: LILLE FLANDRES, LILLE EUROPE, TOURCOING.

Which train companies operate trains from Marseille to Lille?

You can make the Marseille to Lille journey with OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, Intercités.

What services are offered on board?

With OUIGO, travel stress-free with your family, including young children. You can travel for free with a pushchair. Just remember to select the "pushchair" option when purchasing your OUIGO ticket.

If you choose INTERCITÉS and feel a little peckish, you can enjoy the snacks and desserts available on board, accompanied by a hot or cold drink.

If you opt for TGV INOUI, you will benefit from luggage storage space in each TGV INOUI carriage. For oversized luggage, consider the home delivery option.

Take a train to Lille from Marseille

The Marseille - Lille train journey is with OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, Intercités. Trains generally leave from MARSEILLE SAINT-CHARLES, MARSEILLE BLANCARDE and arrive at LILLE FLANDRES, LILLE EUROPE, TOURCOING.

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 4h 37m, but the average journey time is 5h 35m.

16 trains serve the Marseille - Lille line every day. The first train leaves at 6h 13m and the last at 21h 31m. These times may vary depending on the day of the week.

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

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

The price of a Marseille – 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 Marseille 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 Marseille to Lille.

Price of a Marseille – Lille Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Marseille to Lille, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Marseille to Lille, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Marseille – Lille

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Marseille – Lille Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Marseille to Lille. For last-minute train tickets from Marseille to Lille, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Marseille to Lille and alternative routes

For your journey to Lille, if a direct train is available from Marseille, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Marseille to Lille?

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

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Marseille to Lille on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Marseille to Lille: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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

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

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Marseille to Lille and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

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

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

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Marseille to Lille train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 13m 11h 05m 4h 52m OUIGO
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    OUIGO 7838
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Flandres
6h 34m 11h 33m 4h 59m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 12554 - TGV INOUI 9854
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe
8h 00m 13h 49m 5h 49m OUIGO, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    OUIGO 7822
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h09
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7569
  • Arras
  • Lille Europe
9h 03m 14h 18m 5h 15m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6112
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 51 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7037
  • Lille Europe
10h 02m 14h 39m 4h 37m OUIGO
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    OUIGO 7842
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Flandres
10h 47m 15h 50m 5h 03m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6188
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 53 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7043
  • Lille Flandres
12h 12m 17h 05m 4h 53m TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9866 - TGV INOUI 12566
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe
12h 46m 17h 48m 5h 02m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6174
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 50 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7053
  • Lille Flandres
14h 03m 19h 33m 5h 30m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6120
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h02
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7065
  • Lille Flandres
14h 47m 19h 48m 5h 01m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6176
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 50 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7069
  • Lille Flandres
15h 12m 20h 00m 4h 48m TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9868
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe
16h 04m 21h 59m 5h 55m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 12374 - TGV INOUI 6124
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h03
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7591
  • Arras
  • Lille Europe
17h 12m 22h 04m 4h 52m TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9882
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe
17h 36m 23h 00m 5h 24m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6128
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 1h00
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7297
  • Lille Flandres
18h 27m 23h 18m 4h 51m OUIGO
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    OUIGO 7836
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Tourcoing
21h 31m 9h 48m 12h 17m Intercités, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Blancarde
    Intercités 5772
  • Paris Austerlitz
  • Connection: 1h48
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7015
  • Lille Europe