How to travel from Strasbourg to Lille, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Lille is around 419km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Strasbourg to Lille by train, 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 Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance522km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Lille

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Lille by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €400 ($400).

The distance between Strasbourg and Lille is around 419km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 407km (253 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Strasbourg and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Lille is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €400 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Lille. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Strasbourg and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Strasbourg and Lille. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Strasbourg and Lille. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Strasbourg and Lille. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and arrive at Lille Lesquin (LIL). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Strasbourg and Lille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Twin Jet fly between Strasbourg and Lille. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and and arrive into Lille Lesquin (LIL). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Strasbourg to Lille typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) 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 Strasbourg and Lille. The distance is around 522km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Strasbourg to Lille

Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Lille

Transport options from Strasbourg to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 40m
€400($400)
hourly419km (261 miles)
Train
2h 45m
€120($120)
every 20 mins621km (386 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€70($70)
on demand522km (324 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