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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Saintes is to rideshare which costs €7 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Saintes is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Saintes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Saintes. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Saintes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Saintes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Saintes?

The distance between Bordeaux and Saintes is 121 km. The road distance is 114.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €20 - €40.

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

The train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Saintes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Saintes train from?

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

Train or bus from Bordeaux to Saintes?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Saintes is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €16 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Saintes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bordeaux to Saintes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Saintes is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Bordeaux to Saintes.

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

Book your Bordeaux to Saintes train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bordeaux to Saintes?

Book your Bordeaux to Saintes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 721+ hotels available in Saintes.

Can I share a ride from Bordeaux to Saintes?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bordeaux and Saintes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bordeaux to Saintes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

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There are 4 ways to get from Bordeaux to Saintes by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
1h 28m
€20–40
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bordeaux to Saintesrideshare 114.6 km
1h 52m
€7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Saintesbus N746 / ...
1h 40m
€9–16
Drive 114.1 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Saintescar 114.1 km
1h 9m
€18–26

Bordeaux to Saintes by train

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Distance: 120.9 km
Duration: 1h 28m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes hourly. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bordeaux to Saintes once daily. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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