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by train

Europe’s most advanced rail network passes through Lille. High Speed Train Stations Lille Europe and Lille Flandres are located in the town centre, and 5 minutes away from Lille Grand Palais.

Visitors can travel from London to Lille in 1h 20 minutes, Brussels in 38 minutes, Paris in 1 hour and Charles de Gaulles Airport in 45 minutes.

Lille Flandres station: direct TGV service to Paris and TER regional trains
Lille Europe station: Eurostar service to London and Brussels, direct TGV service to Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris and major other cities.

For more information:
SNCF
Eurostar

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by road

Five major motorway networks pass through Lille:

A1 from Paris (220 km)
A27 from Brussels (110 km)
A23 from Valenciennes (53 km)

Exit No 2 in Lille, then follow lane 2A signposted Lille Grand Palais.

A25 from Dunkerque (80 km)
A 26 from Calais (110 km)

Exit No1 in Lille (exit on the left handside), then follow lane 2A signposted Lille Grand Palais.

Find a map or plan your car journey here: www.viamichelin.fr

Car parks:
1 200 parking spaces at Lille Grand Palais
6 000 parking spaces near Lille Grand Palais (less than 10 min walk)
For more information on car parks, go to: www.vincipark.com

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by plane

Lille International Airport is 10km away from the city centre, with direct connections to 15 European capitals. A shuttle service from the airport to the city centre is available. Length of journey: 20 minutes.

Lille is also less than one hour away from two international airports:
Paris Charles de Gaulle
Bruxelles Zaventem

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