There are 5 ways to get from Saintes to Albi by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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 Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
5h 55m€72–150Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Toulousebus 718 / ...
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
7h 4m€40–75Drive 391.1 km
- Drive from Saintes to Albicar 391.1 km
4h€61–87Train, fly
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BOD - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
8h 35m€125–295Bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villebus
7h 26m€44–78
Saintes to Albi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Albi is to bus and train which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Albi is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Albi. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Albi Ville via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Albi. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Albi Ville via Bordeaux St Jean and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Saintes and Albi is 452 km. The road distance is 391.1 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Albi without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Saintes to Albi, including transfers.
Saintes to Albi bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Albi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Albi is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 26m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Albi, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Albi Ville via Bordeaux St Jean and Toulouse Matabiau in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Albi Ville via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h 26m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–330
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €110–220
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €110–220
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–220
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 Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saintes to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saintes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Albi bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Saintes to Albi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Albi is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Saintes to Albi.
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