How to travel from Avignon to Lille, France

The distance between Avignon and Lille is around 786km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Avignon 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 to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly

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

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Lille-Flandres.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France and then to Lille.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance916km (569 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Lille

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Avignon and Lille is around 786km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 755km (469 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Avignon and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Lille. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Lille. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 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 Avignon and Lille. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valence France. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Avignon and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Avignon and Lille. The distance is around 916km (569 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Lille

Transport options from Avignon to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly + 3 similar
2h 25m
€255($255)
every 4 hours786km (488 miles)
Train and Plane2h 30m
€160($160)
5 times a day906km (563 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 25m
€230($230)
5 times a day1,038km (645 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 35m
€255($255)
5 times a day961km (597 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€160($160)
twice daily863km (536 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
€57($57)
once daily919km (571 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€125($125)
on demand916km (569 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