What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Lille to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Lille to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Lille - Europe Train Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Lille Flandres and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Lille to La Rochelle?

The distance between Lille and La Rochelle is 697 km. The road distance is 686.5 km.

How do I travel from Lille to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Lille to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €100 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Lille to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Lille to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to La Rochelle bus from?

Lille to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Lille to La Rochelle train from?

Lille to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.

Train or bus from Lille to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Lille to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Lille to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Lille to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Lille to La Rochelle train arrive?

Lille to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lille to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to La Rochelle is 686 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Lille to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Lille to La Rochelle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lille to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Lille to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lille to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 36m
€101–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 50m
€44–86
Drive 686.5 km
1. Drive from Lille to La Rochellecar 686.5 km
6h 36m
€108–156
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 4m
€67–277
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Lille to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 757 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus 723 / ...
11h 40m
€45–80
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 19m
€141–360
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LIL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 47m
€129–352
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 26m
€144–375
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Drive from Lille to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 56m
€162–379

Lille to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

49Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 696.6 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Lille, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Lille Flandres to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 50m.

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