There are 4 ways to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes by tram, train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Aéroport to Gare Saint-Jeantram F
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
2h 45m€22–42Drive 123.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintescar 123.6 km
1h 15m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Bordeaux Gare St Jeanbus 30D
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Saintesbus N746 / ...
3h 21mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bordeaux-BOD to Saintes123.6 km
1h 15m
Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Bordeaux Airport (BOD) and Saintes is 135 km. The road distance is 123.6 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 45m and costs €21 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes, including transfers.
Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes bus services, operated by 30 Direct Airport Shuttle, depart from Aéroport station.
Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes train services, operated by Tbm, depart from Aéroport station.
Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes bus services, operated by 30 Direct Airport Shuttle, arrive at Bordeaux Gare St Jean station.
What companies run services between Bordeaux Airport (BOD), France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a bus from Aéroport to Saintes via Bordeaux Gare St Jean and Bordeaux in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- +33 5 57 57 88 88
- Website
- Tbm
Tram from Aéroport to Gare Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Tbm
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- [email protected]
- Website
- 30 Direct Airport Shuttle
Bus from Aéroport to Bordeaux Gare St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 30 Direct Airport Shuttle
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bordeaux-BOD to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes train services, operated by Tbm, arrive at Gare Saint-Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Saintes.
There are 720+ hotels available in Saintes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bordeaux Airport (BOD) and Saintes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















