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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Lille is to bus via Paris which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h 48m.

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 6h and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Lille station. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

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 27m.

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 27m and costs €90 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 27m and costs €90 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Saintes to Lille bus arrive?

Saintes to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus 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?

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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 7660
6h 27m
€93–288
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N1703
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lillebus 757 / ...
10h 48m
€34–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 37m
€44–74
Drive 687.7 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Lillecar 687.7 km
6h 25m
€104–151
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
6h
€57–224
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
€119–346
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 56m
€128–363
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 14m
€93–266

Saintes to Lille by train

14Weekly Trains

6h 27mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 777.1 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Lille - Europe Train Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 37m.

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