The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Lille is around 568km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 Lille → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe.
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Lille Europe.
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Take the bus to Orléans and then to Lille.
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There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Lille is around 568km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (336 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lille is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Lille. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Lille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Clermont-Ferrand and Lille. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Lille. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Clermont-Ferrand and Lille. The distance is around 640km (397 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | €225($225) | every 3 hours | 568km (353 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €300($300) | every 4 hours | 810km (503 miles) |
Train | 5h 20m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 862km (536 miles) |
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar | 8h 40m | €29($29) | once daily | 645km (400 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | €40($40) | once daily | 663km (412 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | €115($115) | on demand | 640km (397 miles) |
The following major airports near Lille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.