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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Saintes is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Saintes is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs €80 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Marseille to Saintes?

The distance between Marseille and Saintes is 800 km. The road distance is 749.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Marseille to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Saintes bus from?

Marseille to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Saintes train from?

Marseille to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train or bus from Marseille to Saintes?

The best way to get from Marseille to Saintes is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Marseille to Saintes bus arrive?

Marseille to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Marseille to Saintes train arrive?

Marseille to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Saintes is 749 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Marseille to Saintes.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Saintes?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
8h 36m
€131–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Bordeauxbus N718 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Saintesbus N746 / ...
10h 45m
€57–94
Drive 749.4 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Saintescar 749.4 km
7h 1m
€116–167
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
5h 45m
€73–219
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m
€66–116
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
5h 21m
€81–313
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 8m
€98–304
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane NCE - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
8h 23m
€134–322

Marseille to Saintes by train

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Distance: 799.6 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Saintes via Bordeaux in around 10h 45m.

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