How to travel from Rochefort to Lille, France

The distance between Rochefort and Lille is around 686km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rochefort to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Nantes, Fly

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lille Lesquin (LIL).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Lille.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris Charles de Gaulle then take the train to Lille-Flandres.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance686km (426 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Lille

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Lille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Rochefort and Lille is around 686km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (373 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Rochefort and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Lille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Lille. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare du Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rochefort and Lille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rochefort and Lille. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Lille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Lille. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lille Lesquin (LIL). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Lille is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Lille. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rochefort and Lille. The distance is around 686km (426 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Lille

Transport options from Rochefort to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, Fly + 3 similar
4hrs
€210($210)
4 times a day705km (438 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€140($140)
every 4 hours892km (554 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 30m
€245($245)
4 times a day755km (469 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane4h 45m
€250($250)
every 4 hours911km (566 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€165($165)
every 4 hours722km (449 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€54($54)
4 times a week732km (455 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 45m
€90($90)
once daily809km (503 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€90($90)
on demand686km (426 miles)

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Airports near Lille

The following major airports near Lille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Lille
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Lille
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Lille