How to travel from Bordeaux to Lille

There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Lille including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Lille is a bus with an average price of $54.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Lille:

A bus is $96 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Lille costing on average $150.

A bus is $105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Lille costing on average $159.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Lille is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 29m.

Other travel options to Lille take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

Bus takes on average 10h 36m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Lille is approximately 434 miles (699 km).

The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Lille is:

• Around 15 buses per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Lille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Lille:

• Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Lille Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Lille Flandres.
• Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Lille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lille by train.
• Travel with easyJet, Volotea to go to Lille by flight.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Infobus to go to Lille by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Lille with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
• 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea.
• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.

Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Lille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Nice, Marseille, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lille and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lille to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lille, visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions and sights. Families might enjoy Lille Zoo and Parc Jean-Baptiste Lebas for leisure and relaxation. Explore the lively Marché de Wazemmes for local produce, or delve into history at the Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Lille. Art lovers can visit the Palais des Beaux-Arts and La Piscine Museum in Roubaix. Discover the charm of Vieux Lille with its Flemish architecture, and take in the views at La Citadelle. The Lille Cathedral and Grand Place are also must-sees for their architectural significance and vibrant atmosphere.

Two to three days is ideal to explore Lille, allowing time to visit its historic sites, enjoy local cuisine, and experience its vibrant culture.