How to travel from Bordeaux to Lille, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Lille is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byeasyJet+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance800km (497 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Lille

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Bordeaux and Lille is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 699km (435 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Bordeaux and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Lille is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bordeaux and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 40m.

TGV inOui and Paris RER run train services between Bordeaux and Lille. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 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 Bordeaux and Lille. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 9h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Lille. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bordeaux and Lille. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and arrive at Lille Lesquin (LIL). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bordeaux and Lille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

easyJet, Volotea and Air France fly between Bordeaux and Lille. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and and arrive into Lille Lesquin (LIL). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Bordeaux to Lille typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Bordeaux (BOD) 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 Bordeaux and Lille. The distance is around 800km (497 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Lille

Transport options from Bordeaux to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 25m
€105($105)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€150($150)
once daily814km (506 miles)
Train via Massy-TGV4h 50m
€175($175)
twice daily777km (483 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
€45($45)
4 times a week802km (498 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€110($110)
on demand800km (497 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