How to travel from Versailles to Lille, France

The distance between Versailles and Lille is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Versailles 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 St Michel Nd Rer C and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance237km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Lille

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Lille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Versailles and Lille is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (133 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Versailles and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Lille is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Lille. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Michel Nd Rer C and Paris Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Transilien, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Versailles and Lille. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Versailles and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Divison Leclerc. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Lille. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to St Michel Nd Rer C and then to Lille Flandres. instead which will take 1h 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 Versailles and Lille. The distance is around 237km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Lille

Transport options from Versailles to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€67($67)
hourly249km (155 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€18($18)
5 times a week258km (161 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€32($32)
on demand237km (147 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