How to travel from Lille to Paris, France

The distance between Lille and Paris is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lille to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Paris Nord.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then fly from Brussels (BRU) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Magenta.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance216km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Paris

There are several options for getting from Lille to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Lille and Paris is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Lille and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Paris is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Paris. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Paris. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 2h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Paris. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 40m 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 Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then fly from Brussels (BRU) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris. The distance is around 216km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Lille to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Paris

Transport options from Lille to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€55($55)
hourly225km (140 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 25m
€315($315)
every 2 hours401km (249 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
€15($15)
every 30 mins222km (138 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€29($29)
on demand216km (134 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris