The distance between Paris and Lille is around 216km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris 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 Lille Flandres.
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Take the bus to Lille.
There are several options for getting from Paris to Lille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Paris and Lille is around 216km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Paris and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Lille is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Lille. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Paris RER run train services between Paris and Lille. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, 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 Paris and Lille. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 2h 40m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Lille. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres. instead which will take 1hr.
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 Paris and Lille. The distance is around 216km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1hr | €55($55) | hourly | 225km (140 miles) |
Train via Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 | 2h 10m | €57($57) | once daily | 233km (145 miles) |
Bus | 2h 40m | €15($15) | every 30 mins | 222km (138 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €29($29) | on demand | 216km (135 miles) |
Paris RER
The following major airports near Lille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.