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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Saintes is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Saintes is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Saintes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station and arriving at Saintes. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Saintes via Niort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Paris to Saintes?

The distance between Paris and Saintes is 468 km. The road distance is 471.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Paris to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Saintes bus from?

Paris to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Saintes train from?

Paris to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Train or bus from Paris to Saintes?

The best way to get from Paris to Saintes is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Paris to Saintes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Saintes train arrive?

Paris to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Niort station.

Can I drive from Paris to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Saintes is 471 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Paris to Saintes.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 705+ hotels available in Saintes.

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There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Niorttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Niort to Saintestrain Ter
4h 23m
€75–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 45m
€35–70
Drive 471.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Saintescar 471.5 km
4h 24m
€74–107
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
5h 58m
€122–313
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
6h 51m
€147–368

Paris to Saintes by train

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Distance: 468.3 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Saintes via Niort in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Saintes once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.

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