How to travel from Chamonix to Lille, France

The distance between Chamonix and Lille is around 773km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chamonix 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva and then to Lille Bus Station Europe.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance824km (512 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Lille

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Chamonix and Lille is around 773km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Chamonix and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Lille is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Lille. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Lille. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 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 Chamonix and Lille. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneva. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

FlixBus, Swiss Tours, Blablabus, Transalis and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Lille. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Lille. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Chamonix and Lille. The distance is around 824km (512 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Lille

Transport options from Chamonix to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
€215($215)
every 20 mins795km (494 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
€215($215)
every 20 mins923km (574 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€175($175)
once a week804km (500 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 25m
€10($10)
twice a week773km (480 miles)
Bus via Paris11hrs
€57($57)
5 times a week873km (542 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€110($110)
on demand824km (512 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