The average train between Lille and Saintes takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille to Saintes. 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 Lille and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 5:17 PM which arrives into Saintes at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Lille Flandres station and arriving at Saintes station via Angouleme station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Lille to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.
Lille to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
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The distance between Lille and Saintes is 608.2 km. The road distance is 688 km.
You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Saintes via Angouleme in around 6h.
