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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bordeaux to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 463 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 463, while a train costs an average of DKK 1,105.
Distance: 434 miles (699 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 463 Average price Cheapest | DKK 1,105 Average price | DKK 878 Average price | DKK 1,653 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 17m Average total duration 10h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to Lille
Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Lille:
A bus is DKK 415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Lille costing on average DKK 878.
A bus is DKK 642 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Lille costing on average DKK 1,105.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 17m.
Tickets start at around DKK 463 compared to roughly DKK 1,653 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 1,191. The journey takes 10h 47m versus 8h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Lille
How to get from Bordeaux to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
95920 · 16111:25 PM 12h20 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes 1:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) DKK 279 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
95920 · 16111:25 PM 12h20 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes 1:45 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) DKK 279 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
12276 · 70256:46 AM 4h21 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 11:07 AM Lille-Europe DKK 1,600 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
8534 · 704712:12 PM 4h32 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 4:44 PM Lille Flandres DKK 988 1 One-way 1 transfer
8414 · 75915:08 PM 4h37 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 9:45 PM Lille-Europe DKK 1,083 1 One-way 1 transfer
12258 · 70571:50 PM 4h30 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 6:20 PM Lille Flandres DKK 1,115 1 One-way 1 transfer
3160 · 508037:20 AM 14h35 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes 9:55 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) DKK 351 1 One-way 1 transfer
4031 · 16631:00 AM 14h10 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes 3:10 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) DKK 892 1 One-way 1 transfer
4004 · 5042811:59 PM 12h16 Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes 12:15 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) DKK 908 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Lille:
A bus is DKK 415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Lille costing on average DKK 878.
A bus is DKK 642 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Lille costing on average DKK 1,105.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 17m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Lille as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Infobus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Volotea, CitizenPlane to go to Lille by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lille by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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