How to travel from Reims to Lille, France

The distance between Reims and Lille is around 197km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reims 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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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille Bus Station Europe.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance197km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Lille

There are several options for getting from Reims to Lille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Reims and Lille is around 197km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Reims and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Lille is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Lille. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Reims and Lille. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Reims and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Reims and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 35m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Reims and Lille. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Reims and Lille. The distance is around 197km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Reims to Lille

Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Lille

Transport options from Reims to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€95($95)
every 20 mins328km (204 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
5 times a week364km (226 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€27($27)
on demand197km (123 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