What is the cheapest way to get from Arles to Saintes?

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Saintes is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arles to Saintes?

The fastest way to get from Arles to Saintes is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs €90 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Saintes. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Saintes via Quatrefages, Nîmes and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Arles to Saintes?

The distance between Arles and Saintes is 714 km. The road distance is 664.6 km.

How do I travel from Arles to Saintes without a car?

The best way to get from Arles to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €110 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Arles to Saintes?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Arles to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Saintes bus from?

Arles to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nîmes station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Saintes train from?

Arles to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arles station.

Train or bus from Arles to Saintes?

The best way to get from Arles to Saintes is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Arles to Saintes bus arrive?

Arles to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Arles to Saintes train arrive?

Arles to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Arles to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Saintes is 665 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Arles to Saintes.

How do I get a train ticket from Arles to Saintes?

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There are 6 ways to get from Arles to Saintes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain 591A / ...
8h 5m
€119–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes to Bordeauxbus 718 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Saintesbus N746 / ...
13h 13m
€52–88
Drive 664.6 km
1. Drive from Arles to Saintescar 664.6 km
6h 3m
€103–149
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Ptrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
6h 24m
€90–245
Train, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Ptrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
5h 58m
€92–340
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Ptrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 38m
€109–320

Arles to Saintes by train

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Distance: 714.4 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Arles, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Arles to Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to Saintes via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes, and Bordeaux in around 13h 13m.

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