The average train between Marseille and Saintes takes 9h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 Marseille and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Saintes at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Saintes station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
Marseille to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Marseille to Saintes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Marseille and Saintes is 549.1 km. The road distance is 800 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 21m.