The distance between Orleans and Lille is around 348km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Orleans 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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Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Lille Flandres.
Take the bus to Paris and then to Lille.
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There are several options for getting from Orleans to Lille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Orleans and Lille is around 348km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Orleans and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Lille is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Lille. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz and Gare du Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Lille. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orleans and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Orleans and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 50m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Lille. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Lille Flandres. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Orleans and Lille. The distance is around 348km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | €85($85) | hourly | 357km (222 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €29($29) | 5 times a day | 349km (217 miles) |
Bus to Lille | 5h 50m | €24($24) | 5 times a week | 367km (228 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €47($47) | on demand | 348km (217 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.