Paris to Lille by train
Lille lies 204 km (127 mi) north of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 14 min at the speeds typical of France rail, over roughly 249 km (155 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Paris | Lille | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 2.1 million | 238,695 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Gare du Nord, Gare de Paris-Est, Auber | La Madeleine, Mont-de-Terre, Lezennes |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 59000–59998 CEDEX |
Where to book trains from Paris to Lille
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Staying in Lille
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Common questions
How far is Lille from Paris?
204 km (127 mi) in a straight line, north of Paris; by road roughly 249 km (155 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Lille by train?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Lille?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.