How to get from Nice to Lille
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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 45m, 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €30, on Wed, Sep 9.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 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 | €35Checked Sep 8 | 1h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €103Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 7h 37m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €86Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 17h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€35Checked Sep 81h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€103Omio catalogue, Sep 97h 37m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€86Omio catalogue, Sep 917h 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nice Côte d'Azur → Lille Airportflight
Volotea·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
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Flight prices by day, Nice to Lille
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€271November 2026
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
VoloteaNice Côte d'Azur-Lille AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusNice Côte d'Azur-Marseille ProvenceBook →
RyanairMarseille Provence-Lille AirportSee live options and dates →
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 Volotea, FlixBus, Ryanair, easyJet, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Lille works
Start with a Volotea flight from Nice to Lille, about 1h 45m. In total it's roughly €35 over 1h 45m, 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 45m. 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 €30 to €172. 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 45m.
How long is the flight from Nice to Lille?
About 1h 45m, 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 Volotea, FlixBus, Ryanair, 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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