The distance between Rouen and Lille is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rouen 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.
Take the bus to Lille.
There are several options for getting from Rouen to Lille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Rouen and Lille is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Rouen and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Lille is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Lille. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rouen and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 40m.
SNCF run train services between Rouen and Lille. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Rouen and Lille. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rouen and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 50m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Lille. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | €45($45) | twice daily | 265km (165 miles) |
Bus | 3h 50m | €19($19) | once daily | 262km (163 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €35($35) | on demand | 254km (158 miles) |
The following major airports near Lille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.