How to travel from Orange to Lille, France

The distance between Orange and Lille is around 760km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Orange 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train via Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France and then to Lille.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance887km (551 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Lille

There are several options for getting from Orange to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Orange and Lille is around 760km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 734km (456 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Orange to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre and Avignon TGV. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orange and Lille. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Orange and Lille. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac - le Pontet and Valence France. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Orange and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Orange and Lille. The distance is around 887km (551 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Lille

Transport options from Orange to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 55m
€220($220)
every 4 hours760km (472 miles)
Train via Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV + 1 similar
4h 20m
€145($145)
every 4 hours848km (527 miles)
Train4h 30m
€150($150)
hourly901km (560 miles)
Bus
12h 50m
€59($59)
once daily944km (586 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€120($120)
on demand887km (551 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