How to get from Nice to Lille
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Nice to Lille by price and travel time.
- 833 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 40m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 40m
direct
Flight
€76
Cheapest
17h 35m
1 transfer
Bus
€60
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Lille. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 833 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
833 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €76Checked Oct 18 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €91Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 7h 36m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €37Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 17h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€76Checked Oct 181h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€91Omio catalogue, Oct 197h 36m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€37Omio catalogue, Oct 1917h 35m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nice to Lille: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nice Côte d'Azur → Lille Airportflight
easyJet·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetNice Côte d'Azur-Lille AirportSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusNice-Paris, Paris-LilleBook →
SNCFNice-Paris, Paris-LilleBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Lille works
Start with a U2 flight from Nice to Lille, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €76 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Nice to Lille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Lille?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Lille from Nice?
About 833 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Lille cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €44 to €384. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Nice to Lille?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Nice to Lille?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Nice and Lille?
Nice is NCE and Lille is LIL, so this route is usually written NCE to LIL.
Which operators run Nice to Lille?
On this route you travel with easyJet, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF.
Can you get from Nice to Lille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 52m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Lille?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: easyJet
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026