How to travel from Troyes to Lille, France

The distance between Troyes and Lille is around 325km (202 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 Troyes 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 Paris-Est and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Lille.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)

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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance325km (202 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Troyes and Lille

There are several options for getting from Troyes to Lille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 8h 15m. 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 €150 ($150).

The distance between Troyes and Lille is around 325km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Troyes and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Troyes to Lille is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Troyes and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Troyes to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est and Paris Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Troyes and Lille. Trains depart hourly 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 Troyes and Lille. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Troyes to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Les Courriers de l'Aube and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Troyes and Lille. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Troyes to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Paris-Est and then 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 Troyes and Lille. The distance is around 325km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Troyes to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Troyes to Lille

Compare travel optionsbetween Troyes and Lille

Transport options from Troyes to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€150($150)
hourly392km (243 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€27($27)
twice daily388km (241 miles)
Bus via Gare SNCF - Clairmarais8h 15m
€14($14)
5 times a week490km (305 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€59($59)
on demand325km (202 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