The average train between Cherbourg and Saintes takes 10h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 4 times a day between Cherbourg and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 8:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Saintes at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 10h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 59m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cherbourg to Saintes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Saintes station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
Cherbourg to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Cherbourg to Saintes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cherbourg and Saintes is 438 km. The road distance is 885 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Saintes via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 8h 7m.