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How to get fromSaintes to Carcassonneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Saintes to Carcassonne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain train Intercités
    5h 54m
    €76–145

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train Ter
    6h 40m
    €52–90

  3. Drive  447.9 km

    1. Drive from Saintes to Carcassonnecar car 447.9 km
    4h 7m
    €72–104

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane NTE - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train
    7h 16m
    €100–300

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saintes to Angoulemebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Angoulême to Bordeauxbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Carcassonnebus bus
    10h 19m
    €52–80

Saintes to Carcassonne by train

Calendar85Weekly Trains
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a train from Saintes to Carcassonne via Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Carcassonne via Angouleme, Angoulême, and Bordeaux in around 10h 19m.

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