How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Lille, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Lille is around 649km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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.
👋 Also check out Lille → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Massy Tgv and then to Lille Flandres.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Paris and then to Lille.
- Duration8h 60m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€50($50)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Lille
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Lille is around 649km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (334 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Paris Nord. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Lille. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Lille Europe. instead which will take 3hrs.
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-Nazaire and Lille. The distance is around 654km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Lille
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3hrs | €220($220) | hourly | 649km (403 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 10m | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 757km (471 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5hrs | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 1,371km (852 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 30m | €135($135) | twice a week | 679km (422 miles) |
| Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 | 4h 35m | €130($130) | 5 times a day | 681km (423 miles) |
| Train via Nantes | 5h 15m | €120($120) | once daily | 714km (444 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 60m | €50($50) | every 4 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, bus | 9h 45m | €57($57) | once daily | 755km (469 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €120($120) | on demand | 654km (407 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.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Lille
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Lille
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Lille