How to travel from Le Mans to Lille, France

The distance between Le Mans and Lille is around 425km (264 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 Le Mans to Lille by train, bus 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.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance425km (264 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Lille

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Lille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 10m. 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 €95 ($95).

The distance between Le Mans and Lille is around 425km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Lille is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Lille. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Lille. Trains depart every 20 mins 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 Le Mans and Lille. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Lille. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Le Mans and Lille. The distance is around 425km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Lille

Transport options from Le Mans to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€95($95)
4 times a day467km (290 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€30($30)
every 4 hours429km (266 miles)
Bus to Lille6h 10m
€28($28)
4 times a week442km (275 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€57($57)
on demand425km (264 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