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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Lille is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Lille is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs €430 - €900.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Lille. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Lille Flandres via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Pau to Lille?

The distance between Pau and Lille is 1000 km. The road distance is 975 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Lille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 51m and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Pau to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Lille bus from?

Pau to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Lille train from?

Pau to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Lille?

The best way to get from Pau to Lille is to train via Paris which takes 6h 51m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 13h 44m.

Where does the Pau to Lille bus arrive?

Pau to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Pau to Lille train arrive?

Pau to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Lille is 975 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Pau to Lille.

How do I get a train ticket from Pau to Lille?

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

Book your Pau to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2095+ hotels available in Lille.

Pau to Lille - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Pau to Lille by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
6h 51m
€83–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 30m
€45–120
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Pau to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N765
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lillebus 757 / ...
13h 44m
€67–106
Drive 975 km
1. Drive from Pau to Lillecar 975 km
9h 34m
€150–217
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane PUF - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4h 30m
€430–889
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
8h 17m
€102–294
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane PUF - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain
5h 35m
€171–815
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane TLS - LIL
6h 44m
€72–262
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
6h 55m
€71–274
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BIQ - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
5h 49m
€140–488
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LDE - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain
6h 38m
€99–294

Pau to Lille by train, foot, and subway

28Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,000 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Pau, France and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Pau to Lille Flandres via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Lille via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h 44m.

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