The average train between Charleroi and Saintes takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Charleroi 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Charleroi and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Saintes at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Saintes station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
Charleroi to Saintes train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Saintes train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Charleroi to Saintes train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Charleroi and Saintes is 641 km. The road distance is 876 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Saintes via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 7h 10m.