There are 7 ways to get from Saintes Station to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 11m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 6h 8m
5 alternative options
Bus • 9h 40m
Bus via Rochefort • 10h 5m
Drive • 4h 25m
Train to Bordeaux, fly • 5h 36m
Train to Nantes, fly • 6h 4m
Saintes Station to Paris by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes Station to Paris is to rideshare which costs €27 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes Station to Paris is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €80 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes Station to Paris. However, there are services departing from STE Gare SNCF Saintes and arriving at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine via Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes Station to Paris. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Saintes Station and Paris is 507 km. The road distance is 473.2 km.
The best way to get from Saintes Station to Paris without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Saintes Station to Paris, including transfers.
Saintes Station to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rochefort station.
Saintes Station to Paris train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes Station to Paris is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 40m.
- Distance: 507.2 km
- Duration: 4h 11m
What companies run services between Saintes Station, France and Paris, France?
You can take a train from Saintes Station to Gare Montparnasse via Angouleme in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Royan to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine once daily. Tickets cost €35 - €55 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €340
Flights from Nantes to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €250
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
- Rail 1st Class
- €20 - €28
Train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110 - €160
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €21 - €30
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €45
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €65
- Rail 1st Class
- €65 - €95
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €95
- 1st Class
- €95 - €130
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Royan to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Rochefort to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saintes to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Saintes Station to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Saintes Station to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes Station to Paris is 473 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Saintes Station to Paris.
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