How to travel from Toulouse to Lille, France

The distance between Toulouse and Lille is around 802km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Toulouse to Lille by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byeasyJet+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Lille.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance894km (556 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Lille

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Lille by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Toulouse and Lille is around 802km (499 miles).

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Toulouse and Lille by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Lille is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Lille. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare du Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Toulouse and Lille. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Toulouse and Lille. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulouse to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Lille. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Toulouse and Lille. Flights depart from Toulouse (TLS) and arrive at Lille Lesquin (LIL). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Toulouse and Lille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

easyJet, Volotea and Air France fly between Toulouse and Lille. Flights depart from Toulouse (TLS) and and arrive into Lille Lesquin (LIL). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Toulouse to Lille typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Toulouse (TLS) 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 Toulouse and Lille. The distance is around 894km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Lille is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Lille

Transport options from Toulouse to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 10m
€150($150)
hourly802km (499 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
€175($175)
hourly827km (514 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€215($215)
5 times a day1,024km (636 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch7h 25m
€230($230)
twice a week1,196km (743 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€42($42)
every 20 mins896km (557 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€120($120)
on demand894km (556 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