What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Saintes?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Saintes is to rideshare which costs €36 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Saintes?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Saintes is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs €95 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Saintes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Saintes. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Saintes via Massy Tgv and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Lyon to Saintes?

The distance between Lyon and Saintes is 929 km. The road distance is 505.4 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Saintes without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €170 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Saintes?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Lyon to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Saintes bus from?

Lyon to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Saintes train from?

Lyon to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Saintes?

The best way to get from Lyon to Saintes is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €170 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Lyon to Saintes bus arrive?

Lyon to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saintes station.

Where does the Lyon to Saintes train arrive?

Lyon to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Saintes is 505 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Lyon to Saintes.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Saintes?

Book your Lyon to Saintes train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Saintes?

Book your Lyon to Saintes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 722+ hotels available in Saintes.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Saintes?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Saintes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lyon to Saintes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
6h 49m
€175–309
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Saintesrideshare 503.6 km
7h 41m
€36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 15m
€55–110
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
5h 42m
€83–218
Drive 505.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Saintescar 505.4 km
6h 25m
€79–114
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
5h 19m
€98–311
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 13m
€123–293
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
8h 42m
€102–283

Lyon to Saintes by train

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6h 49mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 928.9 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saintes via Massy Tgv and Angouleme in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saintes once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 9h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a week.

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