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How to get fromArles to Saintesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Arles to Saintes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arles to Nimestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
    8h 38m
    €117–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nîmes to Bordeauxbus bus 718
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Saintesbus bus N1703
    12h 58m
    €52–88

  3. Bus via Toulouse

    1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus bus
    12h 52m
    €60–112

  4. Drive 664.6 km

    1. Drive from Arles to Saintescar car 664.6 km
    6h 3m
    €103–148

  5. Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain train
    2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MRS - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    6h 4m
    €88–233

  6. Train, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain train
    2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane MRS - LRH
    3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train
    5h 43m
    €88–336

  7. Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain train
    2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane MRS - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    7h 43m
    €107–318

Arles to Saintes by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Arles to Saintes via Nimes and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to Saintes via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 12h 52m.

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