How to travel from Dijon to Lille, France

The distance between Dijon and Lille is around 503km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dijon 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 LilleDijon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance503km (313 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Lille

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Dijon and Lille is around 503km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Dijon and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Lille is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Lille. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon 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 every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dijon and Lille. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 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 Dijon and Lille. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon 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 6h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dijon and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 3h 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 Dijon and Lille. The distance is around 503km (313 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Lille

Transport options from Dijon to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€135($135)
every 2 hours517km (322 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 40m
€275($275)
every 4 hours784km (487 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€33($33)
once daily532km (330 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€68($68)
on demand503km (313 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