How to travel from Lille to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Lille and Verdon Gorge is around 958km (595 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lille to Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon GorgeLille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €365($365)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,041km (647 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Lille to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Lille and Verdon Gorge is around 958km (595 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 804km (500 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Lille and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Verdon Gorge is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix-en-Provence, Gare Routière and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Lille and Verdon Gorge. Buses run once 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 1,041km (647 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €365 ($365).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Lille to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus + 2 similar
4h 25m
€200($200)
6 times a week958km (595 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 55m
€300($300)
once daily985km (612 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 40m
€345($345)
once daily1,098km (682 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€365($365)
4 times a day1,160km (721 miles)
Bus
14h 50m
€130($130)
once daily1,102km (685 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
€260($260)
once a week1,070km (665 miles)
Train to Aix-en-Provence TGV, Bus7h 15m
€260($260)
once a week1,061km (659 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€140($140)
on demand1,041km (647 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge