There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Albi by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
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
6h 44m€79–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to Angoulemebus
- Take the bus from Angoulême - Bus Station 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
10h 21m€53–85Train, 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 31m€55–92Drive 391.1 km
- Drive from Saintes to Albicar 391.1 km
4h€63–91
Saintes to Albi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Albi is to train and bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Albi is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Albi. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Albi Ville via Angoulême - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
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 6h 44m.
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 6h 44m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Saintes to Albi, including transfers.
Saintes to Albi bus services, operated by SNCF 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 6h 44m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 21m.
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 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Albi Ville via Angouleme, Angoulême - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 10h 21m.
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 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Saintes to Albi bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Angouleme 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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