What is the cheapest way to get from Saintes to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Lille is to bus via Orléans which costs €40 - €100 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saintes to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Lille is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saintes and arriving at Lille. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Lille. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Lille Flandres via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Saintes to Lille?

The distance between Saintes and Lille is 777 km. The road distance is 687.7 km.

How do I travel from Saintes to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Saintes to Lille without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €85 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Saintes to Lille?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Saintes to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Lille bus from?

Saintes to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Lille train from?

Saintes to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.

Train or bus from Saintes to Lille?

The best way to get from Saintes to Lille is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Saintes to Lille bus arrive?

Saintes to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Saintes to Lille train arrive?

Saintes to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Lille is 688 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Saintes to Lille.

How do I get a train ticket from Saintes to Lille?

Book your Saintes to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Saintes to Lille?

Book your Saintes to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 435+ hotels available in Lille.

Saintes to Lille - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Saintes to Lille by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
6h 3m
€88–288
Bus via Orléans
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Orleansbus
2. Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 15m
€42–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Lillebus FlixBus N1153
10h 35m
€50–75
Drive 687.7 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Lillecar 687.7 km
6h 25m
€105–152
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
5h 59m
€57–223
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 21m
€118–375
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 57m
€125–406
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 16m
€94–275

Saintes to Lille by train

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 777.5 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Saintes to Lille Flandres via Angouleme in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saintes to Lille 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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