More cities in one trip from Lille
Lille (France) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 44 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 4 of them are in another country (United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany). The most searched are Paris, London and Amsterdam; the quickest to reach is Brussels, about 1 h 25 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 44 airports with direct flights
- 5 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Lille
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris · France | 205 km | 2 h 35 min | Bus |
| London · United Kingdom | 243 km | 7 h 40 min | Bus |
| Amsterdam · Netherlands | 231 km | 3 h 50 min | Bus |
| Brussels · Belgium | 94 km | 1 h 25 min | Bus |
| Düsseldorf · Germany | 270 km | 4 h 30 min | Bus |
| Rotterdam · Netherlands | 174 km | 3 h 5 min | Bus |
| Antwerp · Belgium | 115 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
| Eindhoven · Netherlands | 191 km | 2 h 40 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Lille
Land in Lille, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Lille → Paris → Brussels → Lille
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Lille, 2 nights in Paris, 1 night in Brussels
- About 7 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Lille → Paris | 2 h 35 min |
| Paris → Brussels | 3 h 35 min |
| Brussels → Lille | 1 h 25 min |
Lille → Amsterdam → Brussels → Lille
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Lille, 2 nights in Amsterdam, 1 night in Brussels
- About 7 h 55 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Lille → Amsterdam | 3 h 50 min |
| Amsterdam → Brussels | 2 h 40 min |
| Brussels → Lille | 1 h 25 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Lille
Airports with direct flights to Lille, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
France 13
AjaccioBastiaBiarritzBordeauxCalviFigariMarseilleMontpellierNicePerpignanRodezToulon St-TropezToulouse
Spain 12
BarcelonaFuerteventuraGran CanariaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMenorcaMurciaPalmaSevillaTenerifeValencia
Senegal 1
Dakar
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Lille?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Paris, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Eindhoven. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Lille to Paris?
About 2 h 35 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 205 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Lille?
For Lille, Paris and Brussels, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Lille, 2 nights in Paris, 1 night in Brussels), with about 7 h 35 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Lille?
From 44 airports in 9 countries, including Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Lille is cheap.