There are 7 ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saintes by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
6h 5m€68–224Train
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain 591A / ...
10h 35m€147–247Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence to Bordeauxbus 1922
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain 591A / ...
12h 19m€81–123Drive 737.4 km
- Drive from Aix-en-Provence to Saintescar 737.4 km
6h 46m€119–171Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 19m€101–304Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
5h 46m€84–341Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus Autocar
16h 23m€82–141
Aix-en-Provence to Saintes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saintes is to bus and train which costs €80 - €130 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saintes is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs €80 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Aix-en-Provence to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at Théâtre via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, La Rochelle Ville and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Aix-en-Provence to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Aix-en-Provence and arriving at Saintes via Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Saintes is 659 km. The road distance is 737.4 km.
The best way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs €140 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saintes, including transfers.
Aix-en-Provence to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Aix-en-Provence to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Saintes is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 16h 23m.
What companies run services between Aix-en-Provence, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Aix-en-Provence to Saintes via Marseille Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to Théâtre via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle Ville, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 16h 23m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–290
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–330
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–390
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–350
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aix-en-Provence to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Aix-en-Provence to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Aix-en-Provence to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aix-en-Provence to Saintes is 737 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Aix-en-Provence to Saintes.
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