The average train between Rouen and Saintes takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Rouen 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 Rouen and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 12:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rouen is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Saintes at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rouen 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 Rouen to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite station and arriving at Saintes station via Paris St Lazare station and Angouleme station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Rouen to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen 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 Rouen and Saintes is 431 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Saintes via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 7h 5m.