How to travel from Belfort to Lille, France

The distance between Belfort and Lille is around 583km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Belfort 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance583km (362 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Lille

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Lille by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Belfort and Lille is around 583km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Belfort and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Lille. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux, Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Belfort and Lille. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Belfort and Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Belfort and Lille. The distance is around 583km (362 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Lille

Transport options from Belfort to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
€210($210)
hourly681km (423 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 25m
€485($485)
5 times a day786km (488 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 55m
€250($250)
every 3 hours938km (583 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, Fly5hrs
€340($340)
every 2 hours950km (590 miles)
Train to Biel/Bienne, plane5h 10m
€210($210)
every 3 hours798km (496 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€135($135)
every 3 hours680km (422 miles)
Train via Paris l'Est5h 25m
€115($115)
4 times a day667km (415 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€105($105)
on demand583km (362 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