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Taking the train from Barcelona Sants to Lille in 8 hours 39 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Barcelona Sants to Lille? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 12 hours 20 minutes to travel the 641 miles (1031 km) from Barcelona Sants to Lille by train, although you can get there in as little as 8 hours 39 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 6 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from Barcelona Sants to Lille start from £168.16 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Lille? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Barcelona Sants to Lille by train
It takes an average of 12h 20m to travel from Barcelona Sants to Lille by train, over a distance of around 641 miles (1031 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Barcelona Sants to Lille and tickets for this journey start from £168.16 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 16:34 | |
| Departure station | Barcelona Sants | |
| Arrival station | Lille | |
| Journey time | From 8h 39m | |
| Distance | 641 miles (1031 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £168.16 | |
| Train and bus operators | Flixbus, BlaBlaCar Bus |
FAQs about the train journey from Barcelona Sants to Lille
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Cheap train tickets from Barcelona Sants to Lille
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Barcelona Sants to Lille by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.