How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille is around 923km (573 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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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Fly

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance1,005km (624 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille is around 923km (573 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 882km (548 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in San Sebastian. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and arrive at Lille Lesquin (LIL) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and and arrive into Lille Lesquin (LIL).

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille. The distance is around 1,005km (624 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Lille

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 25m
€320($320)
hourly1,169km (726 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
€275($275)
hourly923km (573 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€165($165)
every 4 hours929km (577 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€180($180)
once daily1,023km (636 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7hrs
€165($165)
once daily1,034km (643 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 45m
€100($100)
once daily1,073km (667 miles)
Bus to Lille15h 20m
€61($61)
twice daily1,082km (673 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€180($180)
on demand1,005km (624 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