There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Arcachon by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
2h 35m€30–62Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeauxbus N746 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus Autocar
4h 40m€22–32Drive 183.3 km
- Drive from Saintes to Arcachoncar 183.3 km
1h 53m€29–41Train via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Saintes to Cenontrain Ter
- Take the train from Cenon to Arcachontrain Ter
2h 54m€30–61
Saintes to Arcachon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Arcachon is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Arcachon is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Saintes and Arcachon is 186 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Arcachon without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €29 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Saintes to Arcachon, including transfers.
Saintes to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Arcachon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Arcachon is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Arcachon via Bordeaux St Jean in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Arcachon via Bordeaux and Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 40m.
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 Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cenon to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Arcachon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Saintes to Arcachon 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 Arcachon is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Saintes to Arcachon.
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