How to travel from Dunkirk to Lille, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Lille is around 76km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 31min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Lille by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe.

  • Duration31min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lille.

  • Duration49min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Torney Philippe

+ 2 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration49min
  • Distance76km (47 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Lille

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Lille by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 31min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €15 ($15).

The distance between Dunkirk and Lille is around 76km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (41 miles)

It takes around 31min to get from Dunkirk and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Lille is to take the train which takes around 31min and will set you back approx €15 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Lille. It typically takes around 31min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dunkirk and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 31min.

SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Lille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 31min, 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 Dunkirk and Lille. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dunkirk and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Lille. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe. instead which will take 31min.

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 Dunkirk and Lille. The distance is around 76km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 31min and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

How do I get from Dunkirk to Lille

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Lille

Transport options from Dunkirk to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
31min
€15($15)
hourly80km (49 miles)
Bus
1h 35m
€9($9)
4 times a day82km (51 miles)
Taxi
49min
€210($210)
on demand76km (47 miles)
Drive
49min
€11($11)
on demand76km (47 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