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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Lille is to bus via Paris which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 44m.

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 3m and costs €550 - €1100.

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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 55m.

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 Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Pau to Lille?

The distance between Pau and Lille is 881 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 which takes 8h 5m and costs €160 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 which takes 8h 5m and costs €160 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €70 - €120 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 Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Pau to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Lille is 975 km. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Pau to Lille.

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

Book your Pau to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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 2132+ hotels available in Lille.

Pau to Lille - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Pau to Lille by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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.

Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
best
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 3m
€561–1,012
Bus via Paris
cheapest
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
€72–120
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Flandrestrain 7660
8h 5m
€169–371
Drive 975 km
1. Drive from Pau to Lillecar 975 km
9h 36m
€154–222
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 4m
€192–870
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 45m
€122–295
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 1m
€116–341
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 35m
€113–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 55m
€80–150

Pau to Lille by train

45Weekly Trains

8h 5mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 881.5 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Lille Flandres via Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 5m. 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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