How to travel from Nice to Lille, France
The distance between Nice and Lille is around 848km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nice to Lille by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lille → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€140($140)
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Lille-Flandres.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€210($210)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Marseille and then to Lille.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€76($76)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Lille
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to Lille by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Nice and Lille is around 848km (527 miles).
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Nice and Lille by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Lille is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Lille. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Lille. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Nice and Lille. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Nice and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nice and Lille. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Lille Lesquin (LIL). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Lille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
Volotea, easyJet and Air France fly between Nice and Lille. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Lille Lesquin (LIL). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Nice to Lille typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Lille. The distance is around 1,157km (719 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Lille is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Lille
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 30m | €140($140) | hourly | 848km (527 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 60m | €165($165) | hourly | 902km (561 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train | 3h 15m | €205($205) | every 3 hours | 959km (596 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 3h 35m | €190($190) | hourly | 930km (578 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 10m | €210($210) | once daily | 1,179km (732 miles) |
| Train via Paris Gare De Lyon | 7h 15m | €235($235) | 5 times a day | 1,202km (747 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 20m | €76($76) | once daily | 1,210km (752 miles) |
| Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine | 16h 35m | €39($39) | 3 times a week | 1,233km (766 miles) |
Drive | 10h 35m | €155($155) | on demand | 1,157km (719 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Lille
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Airports near Lille
The following major airports near Lille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Lille
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Lille
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Lille