There are 4 ways to get from Carcassonne to Saintes by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
5h 22m€90–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carcassonne to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1701
- Take the bus from St Mariens St Yzan to Saintesbus Autocar
8h 58m€52–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
6h 48m€59–102Drive 442.7 km
- Drive from Carcassonne to Saintescar 442.7 km
4h 4m€84–120
Carcassonne to Saintes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Saintes is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Saintes is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Théâtre via St Mariens St Yzan and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Carcassonne and Saintes is 468 km. The road distance is 442.7 km.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €90 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Carcassonne to Saintes, including transfers.
Carcassonne to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Saintes is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 58m.
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 22m. 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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Carcassonne to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from St Mariens St Yzan to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Carcassonne to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Carcassonne 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 Carcassonne to Saintes is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Carcassonne to Saintes.
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