How to travel from Agen to Lille, France

The distance between Agen and Lille is around 863km (536 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Agen to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Lille.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance934km (580 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agen and Lille

There are several options for getting from Agen to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Agen and Lille is around 863km (536 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 739km (459 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Agen and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Agen to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Agen and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agen and Lille. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Agen to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Agen and Lille. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agen and Lille. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agen to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aire de Covoiturage and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Agen and Lille. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agen to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Lille is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Lille. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Agen and Lille. The distance is around 934km (580 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agen to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Agen and Lille

Transport options from Agen to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly + 4 similar
3h 35m
€155($155)
every 2 hours863km (536 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€220($220)
every 3 hours926km (575 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4hrs
€250($250)
every 3 hours939km (583 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 25m
€325($325)
every 3 hours1,094km (680 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 40m
€235($235)
every 3 hours951km (591 miles)
Train
5hrs
€170($170)
3 times a week938km (583 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
€50($50)
twice daily939km (584 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€170($170)
on demand934km (580 miles)

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Airports near Lille

The following major airports near Lille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Lille
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Lille
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Lille