How to travel from Arcachon to Lille, France

The distance between Arcachon and Lille is around 767km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arcachon 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 Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance868km (539 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Lille

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Arcachon and Lille is around 767km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 737km (458 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Arcachon and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Lille. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 2h 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 Arcachon and Lille. The distance is around 868km (539 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Lille

Transport options from Arcachon to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
€110($110)
hourly767km (476 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane3h 10m
€215($215)
hourly785km (488 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€155($155)
twice a week860km (534 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
10h 50m
€51($51)
once daily860km (535 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus12h 15m
€43($43)
4 times a week872km (542 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
€155($155)
on demand868km (539 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