There are 10 ways to get from Madrid to Saintes by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe, TGV)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteizbus ALSA - S Mad-Vit / ...
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Saintesbus FlixBus N1153
10h 25m€60–101Train, bus
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
12h 4m€104–184Drive 797.3 km
- Drive from Madrid to Saintescar 797.3 km
7h 41m€127–184Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAD - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
6h 49m€77–254Train
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
12h 23m€125–224Train via Burgos
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajestrain
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
13h 38m€124–244Bus, train
- Take the bus from Madrid - Avenida de América to Pamplonabus
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
14h 18m€73–149Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAD - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
8h 7m€92–299Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane MAD - EAS
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
8h 55m€111–410Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MAD - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
9h 19m€101–345
Madrid to Saintes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Saintes is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Saintes is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs €75 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Saintes via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Saintes via St Jean De Luz Ciboure and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Madrid and Saintes is 805 km. The road distance is 797.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Saintes without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Madrid to Saintes, including transfers.
Madrid to Saintes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Saintes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Saintes is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 12h 23m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Saintes via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Saintes via San Sebastian/Donostia, San Sebastián - Bus Station, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, St Jean De Luz Ciboure, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 12h 23m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–240
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Saintes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
Madrid to Saintes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Saintes is 797 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Madrid to Saintes.
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