How to travel from Lyon to Lille, France

The distance between Lyon and Lille is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Lille 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 Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)

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Train

Take the train to Lille-Europe.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance690km (429 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Lille

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Lyon and Lille is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Lyon and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Lille is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Lille. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Lille. Trains depart every 20 mins 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 Lyon and Lille. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Lille. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Lille. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Lille Lesquin (LIL). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Lille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Air France fly between Lyon and Lille. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Lille Lesquin (LIL). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Lyon to Lille typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Lille Lesquin (LIL).

The closest major airport to Lille is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Lille. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Lyon and Lille. The distance is around 690km (429 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Lille

Transport options from Lyon to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2hrs
€235($235)
hourly592km (368 miles)
Plane and Train2h 25m
€175($175)
hourly635km (395 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train2h 55m
€255($255)
every 3 hours720km (447 miles)
Train
2h 55m
€110($110)
hourly636km (395 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€24($24)
twice daily682km (424 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€95($95)
on demand690km (429 miles)

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Airports near Lille

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

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Lille
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Lille
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Lille