How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Lille, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Lille is around 847km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Lille by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LilleAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Gare Aix TGV then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance985km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Lille

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Lille by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Lille is around 847km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 810km (504 miles)

It takes around 14hrs to get from Aix-en-Provence and Lille by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Lille is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Lille. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare Aix TGV then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Lille. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare St Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Lille. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare Aix TGV then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Aix-en-Provence and Lille. The distance is around 985km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Lille is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14hrs and will usually cost around €63 ($63).

How do I get from Aix-en-Provence to Lille

Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Lille

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
2h 30m
€125($125)
5 times a day847km (527 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€230($230)
5 times a day881km (547 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train3h 25m
€195($195)
5 times a day979km (608 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train3h 30m
€220($220)
5 times a day902km (560 miles)
Bus to NICE - Aéroport - NICE, Fly4hrs
€140($140)
5 times a day1,015km (631 miles)
Bus
14hrs
€63($63)
once daily1,036km (644 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
€135($135)
on demand985km (612 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