How to travel from Tours to Lille, France

The distance between Tours and Lille is around 455km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tours 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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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle

Take the bus to Paris Charles de Gaulle and then to Lille.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance455km (282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Lille

There are several options for getting from Tours to Lille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Tours and Lille is around 455km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Tours and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Lille is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Lille. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tours and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Tours and Lille. Trains depart once daily 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tours and Lille. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tours and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Tours and Lille. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Tours and Lille. The distance is around 455km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Lille

Transport options from Tours to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€100($100)
once daily486km (302 miles)
Bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle + 1 similar
6h 50m
€32($32)
3 times a week472km (293 miles)
Bus7h 25m
€30($30)
5 times a week488km (303 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€61($61)
on demand455km (282 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