The average train between La Rochelle and Lille takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between La Rochelle and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Lille at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Lille? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Lille. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Lille station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
La Rochelle to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your La Rochelle to Lille train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Lille is 586 km. The road distance is 693 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Lille Flandres via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 4h 51m.