How to travel from Caen to Lille, France

The distance between Caen and Lille is around 387km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €440($440)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance388km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Lille

There are several options for getting from Caen to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 40m. 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 €440 ($440).

The distance between Caen and Lille is around 387km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Caen and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Lille is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €440 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Lille. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Haussmann St Lazare, Magenta and Paris Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Lille. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Caen and Lille. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Caen and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Caen 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 Caen to Lille typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Caen (CFR) 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 Caen and Lille. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Lille

Transport options from Caen to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
€440($440)
hourly1,144km (711 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€105($105)
hourly467km (290 miles)
Train via Rouen Rive Droite4h 30m
€74($74)
twice daily426km (265 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€25($25)
once daily387km (241 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€53($53)
on demand388km (241 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