There are 4 ways to get from Alençon to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Alencon to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
5h 26m€74–152Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Alencon to Le Mansbus
- Take the train from Le Mans to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Tours to Saintesbus
8h 34m€40–91Drive 340.2 km
- Drive from Alençon to Saintescar 340.2 km
4h 8m€53–77Train via Nantes
- Take the train from Alencon to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
6h 3m€79–168
Alençon to Saintes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alençon to Saintes is to bus and train which costs €35 - €95 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Alençon to Saintes is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Alençon to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Alencon and arriving at Saintes via St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Alençon and Saintes is 445 km. The road distance is 340.2 km.
The best way to get from Alençon to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Alençon to Saintes, including transfers.
Alençon to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Alencon station.
Alençon to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alençon to Saintes is 340 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Alençon to Saintes.
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What companies run services between Alençon, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Alencon to Saintes via St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme in around 5h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Alencon to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Alencon to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Alencon to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 02 43 39 90 72
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Alencon to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Tours to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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