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Train Lille La Rochelle

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Information about the Lille to La Rochelle train

Travel by train from Lille to La Rochelle. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lille at 6h 15m and the last at 18h 12m, allowing you to cover the 701 km distance in as little as 5h 07m. Tickets are available from 34€ (1).

Lille to La Rochelle train best prices

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 12 October
Tuesday 13
Wednesday 14
Thursday 15
Friday 16
today
155 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 18 October
97 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 19
74 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 20
66 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Wednesday 21
107 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 22
63 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Friday 23
90 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Saturday 24
128 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 25
79 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 26
78 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 27
58 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 28
100 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 29
51 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 30
53 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 31
56 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 1st November November
64 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 2
37 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 3
34 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 4
39 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 5
39 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 6
Saturday 7
45 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 8
40 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Lille to La Rochelle

How much does a train ticket from Lille to La Rochelle cost?

Get the best fares by booking your train ticket in advance. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Lille to La Rochelle take?

You should allow an average of 5h 50m to travel by train from Lille to La Rochelle.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Lille to La Rochelle?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Lille to La Rochelle in 5h 07m.

How many trains run from Lille to La Rochelle each day?

9 trains complete the Lille to La Rochelle journey each day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Lille and La Rochelle?

Between Lille and La Rochelle, the service may be a Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Lille and La Rochelle by train?

By train, about 701 km separate La Rochelle from Lille.

What time is the first train from Lille to La Rochelle?

Need to leave early? The Lille to La Rochelle train at 6h 15m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from Lille to La Rochelle?

The last Lille to La Rochelle train leaves the platform at 18h 12m.

To leave Lille, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: LILLE FLANDRES, LILLE EUROPE.

At La Rochelle, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: LA ROCHELLE.

Which train companies operate trains from Lille to La Rochelle?

Travel on a train operated by Intercités, OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels for your journey from Lille to La Rochelle.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, feel free to bring your pet. Good news: OUIGO offers a fixed fare of 10 euros for all animals, regardless of their weight. If your pet weighs less than 6 kg, it must be transported in a container no larger than 55 x 35 x 25 cm. If your pet weighs more than 6 kg, it must be on a lead and wear a muzzle.

On INTERCITÉS night trains, enjoy a peaceful night! Book your own private compartment: 1st class (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).

If you make this journey on TGV INOUI, you can travel with your bike for just 10 euros. Select this option when booking. Your bike must be stored in a dedicated space on the train.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Lille to La Rochelle?

The price of a Lille – La Rochelle train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Lille to La Rochelle thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Lille to La Rochelle.

Price of a Lille – La Rochelle Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Lille to La Rochelle, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Lille to La Rochelle with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Lille to La Rochelle at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lille – La Rochelle

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Lille to La Rochelle? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Lille – La Rochelle Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Lille to La Rochelle. For last-minute train tickets from Lille to La Rochelle, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Lille to La Rochelle and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to La Rochelle on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Lille to La Rochelle?

If you're travelling from Lille to La Rochelle, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Lille to La Rochelle on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Lille to La Rochelle: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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What travel classes are available on the Lille to La Rochelle train?

To travel from Lille to La Rochelle, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Lille to La Rochelle and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

What on-board services are available on the Lille to La Rochelle train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lille to La Rochelle route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Lille to La Rochelle train schedule for Sunday 18 October 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 15m 12h 26m 6h 11m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 5202
  • Douai
  • Arras
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Connection: 12 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TGV INOUI 8375
  • Poitiers
  • Saint-Maixent-L'ecole
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
9h 36m 15h 17m 5h 41m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 5224
  • Douai
  • Arras
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TGV INOUI 8379
  • Poitiers
  • Niort
  • La Rochelle
10h 42m 16h 18m 5h 36m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 7028
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 1h44
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8361
  • Saint-Maixent-L'ecole
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
12h 02m 18h 17m 6h 15m TGV INOUI, OUIGO
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI 7518 - TGV INOUI 7218
  • Arras
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 1h55
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7641
  • Poitiers
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
13h 25m 20h 10m 6h 45m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 7040
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 2h07
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8389
  • Vendome - Villiers-Sur-Loir
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Chatellerault
  • Poitiers
  • Niort
  • La Rochelle
13h 56m 20h 10m 6h 14m TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Europe
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9874 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9830
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Connection: 1h21
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
    TGV INOUI 5454
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Poitiers
  • Connection: 08 min
  • Poitiers
    TGV INOUI 8389
  • Niort
  • La Rochelle
15h 57m 21h 21m 5h 24m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 7052
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 1h20
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8391
  • Poitiers
  • Saint-Maixent-L'ecole
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
17h 17m 22h 24m 5h 07m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 5240
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Connection: 20 min
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
    TGV INOUI 8393
  • Poitiers
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle
18h 12m 23h 28m 5h 16m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lille Flandres
    TGV INOUI 7068
  • Paris Nord
  • Connection: 59 min
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8395
  • Poitiers
  • Saint-Maixent-L'ecole
  • Niort
  • Surgeres
  • La Rochelle