What is the cheapest way to get from Lille to Charente-Maritime?

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Charente-Maritime is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille to Charente-Maritime?

The fastest way to get from Lille to Charente-Maritime is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Charente-Maritime?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille and arriving at Saintes. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Charente-Maritime?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Charente-Maritime. However, there are services departing from Lille Flandres and arriving at Saintes via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Lille to Charente-Maritime?

The distance between Lille and Charente-Maritime is 790 km. The road distance is 692.2 km.

How do I travel from Lille to Charente-Maritime without a car?

The best way to get from Lille to Charente-Maritime without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €160 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Lille to Charente-Maritime?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Lille to Charente-Maritime, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Charente-Maritime bus from?

Lille to Charente-Maritime bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Charente-Maritime train from?

Lille to Charente-Maritime train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.

Train or bus from Lille to Charente-Maritime?

The best way to get from Lille to Charente-Maritime is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Lille to Charente-Maritime bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lille to Charente-Maritime train arrive?

Lille to Charente-Maritime train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Lille to Charente-Maritime?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Charente-Maritime is 692 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Lille to Charente-Maritime.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lille to Charente-Maritime?

Book your Lille to Charente-Maritime bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Charente-Maritime?

There are 718+ hotels available in Charente-Maritime.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Angoulemetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
6h 46m
€161–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Saintesbus FlixBus N1153
10h 30m
€60–100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Massy TGVtrain 003B
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 37m
€90–171
Drive 692.2 km
1. Drive from Lille to Charente-Maritimecar 692.2 km
6h 27m
€108–156
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 St Jean to Saintestrain
7h 6m
€147–349
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 St Jean to Saintestrain
7h 3m
€91–312
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRU - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
8h 44m
€121–304
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 Saintestrain
8h 22m
€177–404

Lille to Charente-Maritime by train and bus

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6h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 789.7 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Charente-Maritime, France?

You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Coteaux via Angouleme, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Saintes once daily. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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