How to travel from Brest to Lille, France

The distance between Brest and Lille is around 730km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Brest 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 Brest (BES) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €415($420)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance760km (472 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Lille

There are several options for getting from Brest 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 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).

The distance between Brest and Lille is around 730km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 599km (372 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Brest and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Lille is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest 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 Brest and Lille. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare du Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Lille. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Brest and Lille. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brest and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 13hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Brest and Lille. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Lille. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Lille Lesquin (LIL) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Brest to Lille. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brest to Lille typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) 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 Brest and Lille. The distance is around 760km (472 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Lille

Transport options from Brest to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 25m
€415($420)
hourly1,359km (844 miles)
Plane and Train2h 35m
€310($310)
hourly730km (454 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train3h 25m
€250($250)
hourly758km (471 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train3h 45m
€535($535)
hourly899km (559 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€245($245)
every 2 hours846km (526 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€145($145)
hourly834km (518 miles)
Train via Rennes6hrs
€140($140)
every 2 hours870km (540 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€50($50)
4 times a week893km (555 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€100($100)
on demand760km (472 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