How to travel from Nimes to Lille, France

The distance between Nimes and Lille is around 818km (508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nimes 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.

👋 Also check out LilleNimes if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+

Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Lille.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance939km (584 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Lille

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Nimes and Lille is around 818km (508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 762km (474 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Nimes and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Lille. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Nimes and Lille. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Lille. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Lille. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 3h 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 Nimes and Lille. The distance is around 939km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Nimes to Lille

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Lille

Transport options from Nimes to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 35m
€260($260)
once daily818km (508 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 15m
€130($130)
every 20 mins919km (571 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane3h 25m
€230($230)
hourly874km (543 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€160($160)
4 times a week908km (564 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€62($62)
4 times a week934km (580 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€125($125)
on demand939km (584 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nimes and Lille

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