Route guide

Rome → Lille

1210 km · Italy to France · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €39+ by bus

How to travel from Rome to Lille

There are 4 ways to travel between Rome and Lille — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€88–258

Duration: 10h 5m

via TGV inOui, Frecciarossa

~17 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€39–105

Duration: 17h 17m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~34 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€83–265

Duration: 4h 7m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Air France

~189 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€145–266

Duration: 13h 26m

~206 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Rome and Lille highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1210 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Italy into France. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Rome to Lille — every option in detail

Rome to Lille by train

Trains link Rome (Italy) and Lille (France) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 10h 5m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include TGV inOui, Frecciarossa.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €88 to €258. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 17 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 189 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~172 kg on this distance.

Rome to Lille by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Rome and Lille with a typical journey of 17h 17m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €39 when booked in advance, rising to €105 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Rome to Lille by flight

Flights between Rome and Lille take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 7m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Air France.

Typical fare range is €83–265. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 189 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Rome to Lille by car

The driving distance from Rome to Lille is approximately 1391 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 13h 26m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €145–266 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–France border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 206 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Rome and Lille is approximately 1210 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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