There are 8 ways to get from Avignon to Saintes by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
8h 59m€112–244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus
11h 26m€58–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Avignon to Bordeauxbus 1922
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
10h 46m€64–112Drive 679.7 km
- Drive from Avignon to Saintescar 679.7 km
6h 19m€107–154Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
6h 12m€83–241Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
6h 10m€88–271Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- 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 49m€90–345Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 35m€108–326
Avignon to Saintes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Saintes is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Saintes is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs €90 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Saintes via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Saintes via Nimes and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Avignon and Saintes is 723 km. The road distance is 679.7 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €110 - €250.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Avignon to Saintes, including transfers.
Avignon to Saintes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avignon Centre station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Saintes is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Avignon Centre to Saintes via Nimes and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Saintes via Montpellier, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 11h 26m.
- 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
- €45–180
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
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 Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Avignon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Avignon to Saintes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Montpellier station.
Avignon to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Saintes is 680 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Avignon to Saintes.
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