There are 5 ways to get from Perpignan to Saintes by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Perpignan to Narbonnetrain Ter
- Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain Ter
7h 59m€99–182Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain Ter
9h 16m€54–95Drive 557.1 km
- Drive from Perpignan to Saintescar 557.1 km
5h 6m€90–129Train via Toulouse
- Take the train from Perpignan to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain Ter
8h 47m€104–182Bus
- Take the bus from Perpignan to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus Autocar
11h 17m€71–104
Perpignan to Saintes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perpignan to Saintes is to bus and train which costs €50 - €100 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Perpignan to Saintes is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Perpignan to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Perpignan and arriving at Théâtre via La Rochelle Ville and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Perpignan to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Perpignan and arriving at Saintes via Narbonne and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Perpignan and Saintes is 591 km. The road distance is 557.1 km.
The best way to get from Perpignan to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €95 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Perpignan to Saintes, including transfers.
Perpignan to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Perpignan station.
Perpignan to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Perpignan station.
The best way to get from Perpignan to Saintes is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €95 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between Perpignan, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Perpignan to Saintes via Narbonne and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perpignan to Théâtre via La Rochelle, La Rochelle Ville, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 11h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Perpignan to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Perpignan to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Perpignan to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Perpignan to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Perpignan to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Perpignan to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Perpignan to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Perpignan to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Narbonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perpignan to Saintes is 557 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Perpignan to Saintes.
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