Getting to Lille by eco-friendly transport

For travellers concerned about the carbon footprint of their holidays, Lille is a well-connected and well-located destination offering several eco-friendly transport options.

By train

With two train stations right in the city centre—Lille Flandres and Lille Europe—getting to Lille by train is very convenient! Both stations are connected to the metro, tram, regional TER trains and buses, making it easy to get around the metropolitan area. OUIGO offers great-value fares to Lille or Tourcoing from several major French cities.

©Lille-Flandres station|Maxime Dufour Photographies - Lille Tourisme

By bus

Lille’s bus station is located in the city center, on Boulevard de Turin, near the Lille-Europe train station. Bus companies offer routes to Lille from many cities in France and Europe. Book your itinerary on SNCF Connect.

By bike

Lille is on the Eurovélo 5 “Via Roméa Francigéna” route, which crosses 7 countries from the UK to Italy. Once you’re there, check out this information page to get around Lille by bike. Do you have a mechanical problem with your bike? Don’t panic, here’s a map of repairers in Lille and the surrounding area.

Find out the carbon footprint of your trip to Lille, whatever your transport choice.

More sustainable ideas

Lille European Metropolis has been awarded the “Destination Innovante et Durable” (Innovative and Sustainable Destination) label, and is committed to responsible tourism.