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How to get fromLisbon to Saintesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Lisbon to Saintes by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LIS - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    6h 52m
    €74–249

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Intercités / ...
    17h 33m
    €59–235

  3. Drive 1,265.5 km

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Saintescar car 1,265.5 km
    11h 58m
    €198–285

  4. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LIS - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    8h 18m
    €99–294

  5. Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane LIS - LRH
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train
    10h 39m
    €109–311

  6. Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane LIS - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    9h 22m
    €123–340

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Coimbra-Btrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Bayonne - Quai de Lessepsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
    17h 55m

  8. Bus, train via Restauradores

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1193
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Intercités / ...
    18h 5m
    €117–207

  9. Bus, train via Lisbon

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1149 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Intercités / ...
    20h 6m
    €133–224

Lisbon to Saintes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration17h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,107.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Lisbon to Saintes. However, you can take the subway to Aeroporto, walk to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), walk to Aéroport, take the vehicle to Gare Saint-Jean, walk to Bordeaux St Jean, then take the train to Saintes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Saintes via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Bordeaux St Jean in around 17h 33m.

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