The average train between Saintes and Lille takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes 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 twice daily between Saintes and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Lille at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Lille. However, there are services departing from Saintes station and arriving at Lille station via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Saintes to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
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The distance between Saintes and Lille is 608.2 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a train from Saintes to Lille Flandres via Angouleme in around 6h 5m.