Bilbao to Lille: Road Trip Guide & Distance

581.7 miles 936.2 km · straight line
698 miles estimated 1123.4 km · driving distance
14h 3min estimated drive time
€110 - €135 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bilbao from Lille?

The distance from Bilbao to Lille is 581.7 miles (936.2 km) as the crow flies. Lille is located NNE of Bilbao. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Bilbao is in Spain, while Lille is in France.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bilbao and Lille. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bilbao to Lille

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 3min €110 - €135 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 52min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 16min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bilbao & Lille

Quick Facts

Bilbao
43.26°N, 2.94°W
Europe/Madrid
19m elevation
Lille
50.63°N, 3.06°E
Europe/Paris
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients