How to travel from Bayonne to Lille, France

The distance between Bayonne and Lille is around 911km (566 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bayonne 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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Fly

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus to Lille

Take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance985km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Lille

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Bayonne and Lille is around 911km (566 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 865km (538 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Bayonne and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Lille is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Lille. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bayonne and Lille. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Bayonne and Lille. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bayonne and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12h 30m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Bayonne and Lille. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bayonne and Lille. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and arrive at Lille Lesquin (LIL) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Bayonne to Lille. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bayonne to Lille typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and and arrive into Lille Lesquin (LIL).

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 Bayonne and Lille. The distance is around 985km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Lille

Transport options from Bayonne to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 10m
€320($320)
hourly1,157km (719 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
€275($275)
hourly911km (566 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€165($165)
every 4 hours925km (575 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly5h 45m
€250($250)
4 times a day1,126km (699 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€180($180)
once daily1,000km (621 miles)
Bus to Lille + 1 similar
12h 15m
€95($95)
once daily1,057km (657 miles)
Bus12h 30m
€50($50)
twice daily992km (617 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€175($175)
on demand985km (612 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