How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Lille, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Lille is around 674km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Lille by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LilleLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance674km (419 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Lille

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Lille by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Lille is around 674km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 582km (362 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Lille. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Lille. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe. instead which will take 3h 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Lille. The distance is around 674km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
€225($225)
every 3 hours697km (433 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly6hrs
€150($150)
4 times a day1,023km (636 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€135($135)
twice daily729km (453 miles)
Train via Nantes6hrs
€130($130)
once daily762km (474 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€120($120)
on demand674km (419 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