How to travel from Lille to Nancy, France

The distance between Lille and Nancy is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lille to Nancy 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and then to Nancy.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Metz Central Bus Station then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Lille to Nancy by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Lille and Nancy is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Lille and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Nancy is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Nancy. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Nancy. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Lille and Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and then to Nancy. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and then to Nancy. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Lille and Nancy. The distance is around 419km (260 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 Lille to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Nancy

Transport options from Lille to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€125($125)
3 times a week510km (317 miles)
Train via Meuse Tgv2h 35m
€130($130)
once daily510km (317 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 45m
€45($45)
3 times a week611km (380 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€57($57)
on demand419km (260 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy