How to travel from Amiens to Lille, France

The distance between Amiens and Lille is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Amiens to Lille by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance141km (88 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Lille

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Lille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Amiens and Lille is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (61 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Amiens and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Lille is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Lille. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amiens and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 15m.

SNCF run train services between Amiens and Lille. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 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 Amiens and Lille. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Amiens and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 1h 45m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Amiens and Lille. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres. instead which will take 1h 15m.

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 Amiens and Lille. The distance is around 141km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Lille

Transport options from Amiens to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
€20($20)
every 2 hours126km (78 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
€10($10)
every 20 mins141km (88 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€26($26)
on demand141km (88 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