The average train between Lyon and Saintes takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 twice daily between Lyon and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Saintes at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Marne La Vallee Chessy and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Saintes station via Marne La Vallee Chessy station and Angouleme station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Lyon to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
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The distance between Lyon and Saintes is 425.3 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saintes via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Angouleme in around 7h 30m.
