How to travel from Arles to Lille, France
The distance between Arles and Lille is around 930km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arles to Lille by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lille → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nimes and then to Lille Flandres.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Lille
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arles to Lille by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Arles and Lille is around 930km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 783km (486 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Arles 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 Arles to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Lille. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Lille. Trains depart twice 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arles and Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Arles and Lille. The distance is around 969km (602 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 Arles to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Lille
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 930km (578 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 4h 20m | €215($215) | every 20 mins | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 4h 30m | €240($240) | every 20 mins | 985km (612 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 6h 30m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 1,156km (718 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €170($170) | twice a week | 949km (590 miles) |
| Train to Lille-Flandres | 5h 45m | €160($160) | twice a week | 933km (580 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €130($130) | on demand | 969km (602 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arles and Lille
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Eurostar
Airports near Lille
The following major airports near Lille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Lille
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Lille
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Lille