There are 6 ways to get from Saintes to Albi by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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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 56m€71–148Bus
cheapest- 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 30m€44–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Toulousebus 718 / ...
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
7h 9m€49–92Drive 391.1 km
- Drive from Saintes to Albicar 391.1 km
4h€62–89Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
7h 28m€100–314Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
- 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 30m€129–313
Saintes to Albi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Albi is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 30m.
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 30m.
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 56m.
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 56m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 56m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 30m.
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 56m. 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 30m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–310
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–340
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
- €19–40
- 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
- €12–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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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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