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How to get fromMadrid to Saintesby bus, train (Renfe, TGV), car, plane, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Saintes by bus, train (Renfe, TGV), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus Alsa / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Saintesbus bus FlixBus N1153
    10h 25m
    €63–123

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajestrain train
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
    12h 21m
    €131–252

  3. Drive 797.3 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Saintescar car 797.3 km
    7h 41m
    €126–182

  4. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MAD - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    6h 36m
    €78–224

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
    12h 30m
    €107–184

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madrid - Avenida de América to Logroño Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Logroño Estación de Autobuses to Irun - Puente Santiagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
    13h 22m
    €102–199

  7. Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane MAD - EAS
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    8h 25m
    €107–415

  8. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane MAD - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    8h 12m
    €108–269

  9. Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane MAD - 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 1m
    €112–315

Madrid to Saintes by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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 Burgos Rosa De Lima, Pasajes, Pasaia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 12h 21m.

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