The distance between Calais and Lille is around 102km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 35min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Calais to Lille by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lille → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Calais Frethun and then to Lille Europe.
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There are several options for getting from Calais to Lille by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 35min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).
The distance between Calais and Lille is around 102km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Calais and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Lille is to take the train which takes around 35min and will set you back approx €23 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Lille. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Calais and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 15m.
SNCF run train services between Calais and Lille. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Calais Frethun and then to Lille Europe. instead which will take 35min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres. instead which will take 1h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Calais and Lille. The distance is around 110km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Calais Frethun + 1 similar | 35min | €23($23) | 4 times a day | 106km (66 miles) |
Train | 1h 15m | €20($20) | every 3 hours | 102km (63 miles) |
Drive | 1h 5m | €15($15) | on demand | 110km (68 miles) |
The following major airports near Lille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.