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

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There are 8 ways to get from Marseille to Saintes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    8h 53m
    €126–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 25m
    €63–106

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Bordeauxbus bus N718 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    10h 39m
    €71–122

  4. Drive  749.4 km

    1. Drive from Marseille to Saintescar car 749.4 km
    7h 1m
    €118–170

  5. Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MRS - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train
    5h 59m
    €68–219

  6. 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 plane MRS - LRH
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train
    5h 45m
    €80–322

  7. Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane MRS - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    7h 5m
    €88–299

  8. 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 train
    2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane NCE - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train
    8h 38m
    €129–319

Marseille to Saintes by train

Calendar37Weekly Trains
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 799.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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 Saint-Jean in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Saintes via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 11h 25m.

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