There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Lille by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Calais to Lille by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Lille is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Lille is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €16 - €25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calais and arriving at Lille. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Lille Flandres. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Calais and Lille is 102 km. The road distance is 109 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Lille without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €17 - €40.
The train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Calais to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Lille is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs €17 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Lille, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres every 2 hours. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Calais to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Calais to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Lille is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Calais to Lille.
Book your Calais to Lille train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Calais to Lille bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 2093+ hotels available in Lille.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Calais and Lille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









