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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 Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    5h 45m
    €74–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus bus
    7h 18m
    €36–64

  3. Drive  442.7 km

    1. Drive from Carcassonne to Saintescar car 442.7 km
    4h 4m
    €70–100

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1701
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    7h 34m
    €46–83

Carcassonne to Saintes by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Carcassonne to Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Saintes via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 7h 18m.

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