LilleEurope

Lille-Europe, officially Gare de Lille-Europe, is a major railway station in Lille, in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. Located in the western part of the city center near the Euralille district, it is one of Lille’s two principal stations, the other being Gare de Lille-Flandres. Lille-Europe serves as the city’s international rail hub and is part of the high-speed network that runs on the LGV Nord corridor, linking northern France with Belgium and beyond.

Opened in 1994 as part of the LGV Nord project, Lille-Europe concentrates international and long-distance traffic and serves as a gateway on the high-speed line between Paris and the Benelux countries. The station provides connectivity to domestic routes in the Hauts-de-France region and integrates with Lille’s public transport network, including the metro and regional bus services, as well as the nearby Euralille business and shopping complex.

Facilities at Lille-Europe include a modern concourse with ticketing and information services, passenger amenities, shops, and accessibility features. The station is designed to accommodate high-speed platforms and efficient interchange between various services, facilitating rapid transfers for international travelers.

Services and operators that have used Lille-Europe connect the city with major destinations such as Paris and Brussels, and, through international corridors, to other European cities. The station acts as a key node in trans-European rail travel, supporting both punctual long-distance services and regional connections.

See also: Gare de Lille-Flandres, Euralille, Transport in Lille.