The average train between Rouen and Saintes takes 7h 20m 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 5 times a day between Rouen and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Saintes at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 16m • 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 station and arriving at Saintes station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
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.
Book your Rouen to Saintes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Rouen and Saintes is 431 km. The road distance is 654 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 6h 37m.