Route guide

Gdansk → Lille

1131 km · Poland to France · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €37+ by bus

How to travel from Gdansk to Lille

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

🚄Train

€83–244

Duration: 9h 25m

via PKP Intercity, SNCF (TGV), Intercités

~16 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€37–99

Duration: 16h 9m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~32 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€80–256

Duration: 4h

via Ryanair, easyJet, LOT, Air France

~176 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€136–249

Duration: 12h 34m

~192 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1131 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 Poland 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.

Gdansk to Lille — every option in detail

Gdansk to Lille by train

Trains link Gdansk (Poland) and Lille (France) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 9h 25m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include PKP Intercity, SNCF (TGV), Intercités.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €83 to €244. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 16 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 176 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~160 kg on this distance.

Gdansk to Lille by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Gdansk and Lille with a typical journey of 16h 9m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €37 when booked in advance, rising to €99 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.

Gdansk to Lille by flight

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

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

Typical fare range is €80–256. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 176 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Gdansk to Lille by car

The driving distance from Gdansk to Lille is approximately 1300 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 12h 34m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €136–249 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Poland–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 192 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Gdansk and Lille is approximately 1131 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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