How to travel from Lille to Toulon, France

The distance between Lille and Toulon is around 917km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lille to Toulon 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 and Plane

Take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Toulon/Hyeres (TLN).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Toulon.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulon.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,066km (662 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Lille to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Lille and Toulon is around 917km (570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 863km (536 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Lille and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Toulon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Toulon. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Toulon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Toulon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 14h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lille and Toulon. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 50m 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 Toulon. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 1,066km (662 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Toulon

Transport options from Lille to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 25m
€225($225)
hourly963km (598 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train3h 30m
€305($305)
twice daily942km (585 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train3h 40m
€155($155)
5 times a day917km (570 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4hrs
€255($255)
5 times a day952km (592 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€210($210)
every 2 hours1,003km (623 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€150($150)
every 20 mins1,032km (641 miles)
Train via Marseille-Saint-Charles6h 40m
€160($160)
6 times a week1,037km (645 miles)
Bus
14h 50m
€55($55)
twice daily1,068km (664 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€190($190)
on demand1,066km (662 miles)

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Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon