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How to get fromCarcassonne to Saintesby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter / ...
    5h 47m
    €81–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1701
    2. Take the bus from St Mariens St Yzan to Saintesbus bus Autocar
    8h 58m
    €50–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
    7h 21m
    €53–90

  4. Drive  442.7 km

    1. Drive from Carcassonne to Saintescar car 442.7 km
    4h 4m
    €71–102

Carcassonne to Saintes by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Carcassonne to Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Théâtre via Bordeaux, Bordeaux St Jean, St Mariens St Yzan, St Mariens St Yzan, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 8h 58m.

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