There are 3 ways to get from Arcachon to Saintes by train (TGV), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain 591A / ...
3h 17m€34–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Mariens St Yzantrain Ter
- Take the bus from St Mariens St Yzan to Saintesbus
5h 8m€34–52Drive 179.6 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Saintescar 179.6 km
1h 51m€34–49
Arcachon to Saintes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Saintes is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Saintes is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Arcachon and Saintes is 186 km. The road distance is 179.6 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Arcachon to Saintes, including transfers.
Arcachon to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arcachon station.
Arcachon 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 Arcachon to Saintes is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Arcachon to Saintes.
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What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Arcachon to Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 3h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Mariens St Yzan
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from St Mariens St Yzan to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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