How to travel from Lille to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Lille and Strasbourg is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lille to Strasbourg 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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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €640($640)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station and then to Strasbourg Central Bus Station Place de l’Etoile.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance521km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Lille to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €640 ($640).

The distance between Lille and Strasbourg is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 407km (253 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Lille and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Strasbourg is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €640 ($640).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Strasbourg. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brussels City Center - Midi Train station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Lille and Strasbourg. Buses run once a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lille and Strasbourg. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Strasbourg (SXB). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lille and Strasbourg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Twin Jet fly between Lille and Strasbourg. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Strasbourg (SXB). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Lille to Strasbourg typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Strasbourg (SXB).

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 521km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Strasbourg

Transport options from Lille to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 40m
€640($640)
hourly419km (260 miles)
Train and Plane2h 15m
€340($340)
every 2 hours479km (298 miles)
Train
2h 55m
€120($120)
twice daily621km (386 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€29($29)
once a week544km (338 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€70($70)
on demand521km (324 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg