How to travel from Lille to Dijon, France

The distance between Lille and Dijon is around 504km (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 Lille to Dijon 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 DijonLille if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Dijon Ville.

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

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Dijon.

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

Drive to Dijon.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance504km (313 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Dijon

There are several options for getting from Lille to Dijon 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 Lille and Dijon is around 504km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

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

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

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Dijon, 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 Lille and Dijon. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Dijon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Dijon. 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 Lille to Dijon. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Dijon. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Dijon. The distance is around 504km (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 Lille to Dijon 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 Lille and Dijon

Transport options from Lille to Dijon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€135($135)
hourly517km (322 miles)
Plane and Train
3hrs
€255($255)
once daily773km (480 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€33($33)
once daily532km (331 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€68($68)
on demand504km (313 miles)

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Airports near Dijon

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Dijon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dijon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Dijon