There are 4 ways to get from Bayonne to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
3h 59m€53–105Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from Bayonne to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Saintesbus N746 / ...
4h 55m€26–44Drive 299.3 km
- Drive from Bayonne to Saintescar 299.3 km
2h 49m€47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Ondres-Océan to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 12m€28–51
Bayonne to Saintes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bayonne to Saintes is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bayonne to Saintes is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bayonne to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Bayonne and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bayonne to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Bayonne and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Bayonne and Saintes is 319 km. The road distance is 299.3 km.
The best way to get from Bayonne to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Bayonne to Saintes, including transfers.
Bayonne to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayonne station.
Bayonne to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bayonne station.
The best way to get from Bayonne to Saintes is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Bayonne, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Bayonne to Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bayonne to Saintes via Bordeaux in around 4h 55m.
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 Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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 Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- 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 Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bayonne to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Ondres-Océan to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bayonne to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Bayonne 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 Bayonne to Saintes is 299 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Bayonne to Saintes.
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