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Bilbao to Saintes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bilbao and Saintes takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Bilbao 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.

10h 21m
Duration
481 km
Distance
€93
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
  2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
  3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
8h 38m
€67–133

Bilbao to Saintes train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bilbao and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Saintes at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 481.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 21m

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

You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Saintes via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 38m.

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