How to travel from Lille to Versailles, France

The distance between Lille and Versailles is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lille to Versailles 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 Paris Nord and then to VERSAILLES RIVE GAUCHE Château de Versailles.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Bus

Take the bus to Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance237km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Lille to Versailles by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Lille and Versailles is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (133 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Lille and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Versailles is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Versailles. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Transilien run train services between Lille and Versailles. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole and République Gare Saint-Cyr. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lille and Versailles. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 20m 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 Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to VERSAILLES RIVE GAUCHE Château de Versailles. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. 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 Versailles. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Versailles

Transport options from Lille to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€67($67)
hourly249km (155 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€18($18)
5 times a week255km (159 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€32($32)
on demand237km (147 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles