How to travel from Nancy to Lille, France

The distance between Nancy and Lille is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nancy to Lille 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 Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV and then to Lille Europe.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Liège Guillemins and then to Lille.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Lille

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Lille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Nancy and Lille is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Nancy and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Lille is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Lille. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nancy and Lille. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 2h 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 Nancy and Lille. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Liège Guillemins. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nancy and Lille. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV and then to Lille Europe. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Nancy and Lille. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Nancy to Lille

Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Lille

Transport options from Nancy to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
€125($125)
3 times a week510km (317 miles)
Train via Meuse TGV2h 45m
€130($130)
4 times a week510km (317 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€33($33)
4 times a week491km (305 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€55($55)
on demand409km (254 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