What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Lille is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Lille is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Lille. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Lille via Gare routière Balzac and Angers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Lille?

The distance between Loire Valley and Lille is 565 km. The road distance is 511.6 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €100 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Lille?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Loire Valley to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Lille bus from?

Loire Valley to Lille bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Lille?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Lille is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Lille bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Lille bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Lille is 512 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Loire Valley to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 914+ hotels available in Lille.

Loire Valley to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Loire Valley to Lille by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps121A / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lille Flandres7660
4h 39m
€104–231
Drive 511.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Lille511.6 km
5h 8m
€79–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to LilleN712
11h 31m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Lille EuropeTgv
7h 49m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 565.1 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Lille, France?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Lille Flandres via Saumur and St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Lille via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, and Angers in around 11h 31m.

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