How to travel from Annecy to Lille, France

The distance between Annecy and Lille is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Annecy 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille Bus Station Europe.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance768km (477 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Lille

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Annecy and Lille is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Annecy and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Lille is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Annecy and Lille. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Annecy and Lille. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneva. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Annecy and Lille. Buses run twice a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Lille. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Annecy and Lille. The distance is around 768km (477 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Lille

Transport options from Annecy to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
2h 55m
€210($210)
every 20 mins693km (431 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train3h 30m
€260($260)
hourly661km (411 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 50m
€175($175)
every 3 hours706km (439 miles)
Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train3h 50m
€210($210)
every 20 mins821km (510 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€175($175)
5 times a day806km (501 miles)
Train via Annemasse6hrs
€150($150)
once a week777km (483 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€7($7)
twice a week722km (449 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€105($105)
on demand768km (477 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