How to travel from Cannes to Lille, France

The distance between Cannes and Lille is around 864km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cannes to Lille by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byVolotea+ 2 others

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Lille.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,130km (702 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Lille

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Lille by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Cannes and Lille is around 864km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 842km (523 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Cannes and Lille by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Lille is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Lille. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare du Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Lille. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Cannes and Lille. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Cannes and Lille. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Lille Lesquin (LIL). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Cannes and Lille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Volotea, easyJet and Air France fly between Cannes and Lille. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Lille Lesquin (LIL). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Cannes to Lille typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Cannes and Lille. The distance is around 1,130km (702 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Lille is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Lille

Transport options from Cannes to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
€140($140)
hourly864km (537 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€190($190)
hourly947km (588 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€235($235)
5 times a day1,172km (728 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles7h 25m
€205($205)
once a week1,162km (722 miles)
Bus
15h 35m
€52($52)
once daily1,183km (735 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€150($150)
on demand1,130km (702 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