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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Saintes is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Saintes is to train which takes 6h and costs €150 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Saintes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille and arriving at Saintes. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Saintes?

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

How far is it from Lille to Saintes?

The distance between Lille and Saintes is 778 km. The road distance is 688.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €150 - €230.

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

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Saintes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Saintes train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Saintes?

The best way to get from Lille to Saintes is to train which takes 6h and costs €150 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Lille to Saintes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lille to Saintes train arrive?

Lille to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Lille to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Saintes is 688 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Lille to Saintes.

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

Book your Lille to Saintes train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 651+ hotels available in Saintes.

Lille to Saintes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lille to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Lille Flandres to Angoulemetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
6h
€154–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Saintesbus FlixBus N1153
10h 30m
€60–95
Drive 688.4 km
1. Drive from Lille to Saintescar 688.4 km
6h 26m
€111–160
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 Saintestrain
6h 17m
€66–312
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 Saintestrain
6h 33m
€154–382
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
7h 22m
€177–437
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 Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
7h 55m
€121–382

Lille to Saintes by train

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Map of how to get from Lille to Saintes.

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Distance: 778.1 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Saintes via Angouleme in around 6h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Saintes 6 times a week. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

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