How to travel from Lille to Bayonne, France

The distance between Lille and Bayonne is around 909km (565 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lille to Bayonne by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayonneLille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance985km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Lille to Bayonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Lille and Bayonne is around 909km (565 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 865km (538 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Lille and Bayonne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Bayonne is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Bayonne. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Bayonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Lille and Bayonne. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Bayonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lille and Bayonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lille and Bayonne. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Biarritz (BIQ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Lille to Bayonne. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lille to Bayonne typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Biarritz (BIQ).

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Lille and Bayonne. The distance is around 985km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Bayonne is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €320 ($320).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Bayonne

Transport options from Lille to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 10m
€320($320)
hourly1,154km (717 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
€270($270)
hourly910km (565 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
€165($165)
every 4 hours909km (565 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€180($180)
3 times a week1,000km (621 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€50($50)
twice daily990km (615 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€175($175)
on demand985km (612 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne