The average train between Saintes and Saumur takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes to Saumur. 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 Saintes and Saumur. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Saumur at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Angouleme and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 51m • 2 changes

6h 54m • 2 changes

4h 48m • 2 changes

4h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saintes to Saumur? 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 Saintes to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Saintes station and arriving at Saumur station via Angouleme station and St Pierre Des Corps station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Saintes to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saumur station.
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The distance between Saintes and Saumur is 173.4 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Saintes to Saumur via Angouleme and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 4h 46m.