In this case, flying is a must. Here are the airports that will make it easiest for you to reach Lille afterwards:

• Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, France

Take an international flight to CDG, then a TGV direct from the airport to Lille-Europe (1-hour journey).

• Brussels Airport, Belgium

Take an international flight to Brussels airport, then a Thalys or TGV train to Lille (1h30 journey).

• Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Netherlands

Take an international flight to Amsterdam airport, then a direct Thalys train to Lille from Amsterdam (2h40 journey).

• London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom

Take an international flight to London Heathrow airport, then the Eurostar from St Pancras station to Lille-Europe (1h30 journey).

• Frankfurt Airport, Germany

From Frankfurt, you can fly to Paris, Brussels, or directly to Lille (subject to availability), or take a train to Lille (approx. 6.5 hours journey and 1 connection).

You can also take buses to Lille from several of these airports if you’re on a tighter budget.

If you’re a European student, flying is still an option.
You can fly to Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport (France), Brussels airport (Belgium), or if you can find a direct flight to Lille-Lesquin airport, this is the most practical option.

Here, the train remains the option of choice.
Here are just a few of the ways you can travel by train from several European countries:

• From Belgium

1. Brussels

• Railway station: Bruxelles-Midi
• Train: Thalys or direct TGV
• Duration: Approx. 35 minutes

2.
Anvers

• Railway station: Antwerp-Central
• Train: Thalys with connection at Bruxelles-Midi
• Duration: Approximately 1h30

• From the Netherlands

1. Amsterdam

• Station: Amsterdam Centraal
• Train: Thalys direct
• Running time: approx. 2 hours 40 minutes

2. Rotterdam

• Railway station: Rotterdam Centraal
• Train: Thalys direct
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours

• From the UK

 

 

1. London

 

 

• Station: London St Pancras International
• Train: Eurostar direct
• Duration: Approximately 1h30

• From Germany

 

 

1. Cologne

 

 

• Railway station: Köln Hauptbahnhof (Hbf)
• Train: Thalys with connection in Brussels
• Duration: Approx. 3h30

2. Frankfurt

• Station: Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Hbf)
• Train: ICE or TGV with connection in Paris
• Duration: Approx. 4h30

• From Switzerland

1. Zurich

• Railway station: Zürich Hauptbahnhof (HB)
• Train: TGV with connection in Paris
• Duration: 6h30 approx.

2. Geneva

• Railway station: Genève-Cornavin
• Train: TGV with connection in Paris
• Duration: Approx. 5h30

• From Italy

1. Milan

• Railway station: Milano Centrale
• Train: TGV with connection in Paris
• Duration **:** Approx. 7h30

2. Turin

• Railway station: Torino Porta Susa
• Train: TGV with connection in Paris
• Duration: Approximately 6 hours

If you’re looking for a more economical alternative to the train or plane, you can turn to the bus.
Numerous companies such as FlixBus, BlaBlaBus or Eurolines serve Lille from various European cities.
Bus journeys are often longer, but more economical.

• Be flexible with dates

Be flexible with your travel dates.
Sometimes leaving a few days earlier or later can make a big difference in price.

• Advance booking

Don’t leave it to the last minute!
Train and plane tickets are often cheaper when booked well in advance.
Try to book as soon as you know your travel dates.

• Take an interest in alternative options

Explore airports and train stations near your destination.
Sometimes flying to a secondary airport or taking a train to a nearby station can be cheaper.

• Seeking combined transport services

Some sites offer combined booking options for flights and trains, which can be advantageous in terms of price and convenience.

By following these tips and taking the time to compare the various options, you’ll be able to find affordable and practical tickets to get to Lille from abroad!

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