How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Lille, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lille is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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.

👋 Also check out LilleCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €480($480)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance511km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lille

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lille is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Lille is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Magenta. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Lille Flandres. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lille. The distance is around 511km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Lille

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€105($105)
every 4 hours597km (371 miles)
Train via Caen5h 50m
€81($81)
every 20 mins536km (333 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
€480($480)
every 3 hours1,279km (795 miles)
Train to Lison, plane6h 40m
€270($270)
twice daily1,455km (904 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 50m
€43($43)
twice daily519km (322 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€90($90)
on demand511km (317 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