Route guide

Vienna → Lille

999 km · Austria to France · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €34+ by bus

How to travel from Vienna to Lille

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

🚄Train

€75–220

Duration: 8h 19m

via ÖBB (Railjet), SNCF (TGV), Intercités

~14 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€34–90

Duration: 14h 16m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~28 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€75–240

Duration: 3h 50m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Air France

~156 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€120–220

Duration: 11h 6m

~170 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 999 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 Austria 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.

Vienna to Lille — every option in detail

Vienna to Lille by train

Trains link Vienna (Austria) and Lille (France) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 8h 19m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include ÖBB (Railjet), SNCF (TGV), Intercités.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €75 to €220. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 14 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 156 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~142 kg on this distance.

Vienna to Lille by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vienna and Lille with a typical journey of 14h 16m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €34 when booked in advance, rising to €90 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.

Vienna to Lille by flight

Flights between Vienna and Lille take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 50m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Air France.

Typical fare range is €75–240. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 156 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Vienna to Lille by car

The driving distance from Vienna to Lille is approximately 1148 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 11h 6m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €120–220 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–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 170 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vienna and Lille is approximately 999 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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