How to travel from Alès to Lille, France

The distance between Alès and Lille is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Alès 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 and Plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Lille.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance933km (580 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Lille

There are several options for getting from Alès to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Alès and Lille is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 728km (452 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Alès and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Lille. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Lille. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Alès and Lille. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Alès and Lille. The distance is around 933km (580 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Lille

Transport options from Alès to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 10m
€300($300)
once daily866km (538 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane3h 30m
€170($170)
once daily995km (618 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane3h 35m
€195($195)
hourly902km (560 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane3h 55m
€265($265)
hourly925km (575 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 45m
€175($175)
hourly943km (586 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5h 30m
€255($255)
every 4 hours1,149km (714 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
€200($200)
every 2 hours934km (580 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€150($150)
3 times a week956km (594 miles)
Train via Nimes5h 20m
€150($150)
once a week948km (589 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€59($59)
once daily980km (609 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€170($170)
on demand933km (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