There are 3 ways to get from Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux 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 Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2h 30m€21–40Drive 122 km
cheapest- Drive from Charente-Maritime to Bordeauxcar 122 km
1h 14m€20–29Bus, line 430 bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to St Mariens St Yzanbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare TER to Cité du vinbus 430 / ...
4h 58m€21–30
Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux is to drive which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Coteaux and arriving at Cité du vin via Saintes and Gare TER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Charente-Maritime and Bordeaux is 125 km. The road distance is 122 km.
The best way to get from Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €21 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 430 bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Charente-Maritime, France and Bordeaux, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean hourly. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coteaux to Cité du vin via Gare SNCF, Saintes, St Mariens St Yzan, St Mariens St Yzan, St Andre De Cubzac, and Gare TER in around 4h 58m.
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 Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Saintes to St Mariens St Yzan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at St Mariens St Yzan station.
Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Charente-Maritime to Bordeaux.
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