What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lille is to fly and train which costs €80 - €270 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lille is to fly and train which takes 8h 5m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Lille. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Lille via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Lille. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Lille Europe via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 32m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Lille?

The distance between Istanbul and Lille is 2274 km. The road distance is 2673.7 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lille without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 11m and costs €230 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Lille?

It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Istanbul to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lille bus from?

Istanbul to Lille bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Lille train from?

Istanbul to Lille train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Lille?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lille is to fly which takes 9h 44m and costs €120 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €230 and takes 39h 30m.

Where does the Istanbul to Lille bus arrive?

Istanbul to Lille bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lille?

Lille is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 2:26 AM in Istanbul and 12:26 AM in Lille.

Where does the Istanbul to Lille train arrive?

Istanbul to Lille train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Lille is 2674 km. It takes approximately 25h 25m to drive from Istanbul to Lille.

How do I get a bus ticket from Istanbul to Lille?

Book your Istanbul to Lille bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2127+ hotels available in Lille.

Istanbul to Lille - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Lille by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Lille-Lesquin Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane IST - LIL
9h 44m
€123–412
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SAW - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 25m
€80–451
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
33h 11m
€234–472
Night train, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
42h 32m
€289–386
Drive 2,673.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Lillecar 2,673.7 km
25h 25m
€410–592
Fly Istanbul to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane IST - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 28m
€130–269
Fly Istanbul to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane IST - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
8h 5m
€132–339
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SAW - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 59m
€84–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Lillebus N280
39h 30m
€144–227
Night train, bus, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
39h 31m
€170–195
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
47h 32m
€219–471
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Lillecar
24h 30m
€398–1,435

Istanbul to Lille by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

33h 11mAverage Duration

€234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,274.1 km
Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Lille, France?

Turkish Airlines, Interjet, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Lille via Munich central bus station in around 39h 30m.

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