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

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There are 3 ways to get from Saintes to Carcassonne by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain train Intercités
    5h 36m
    €76–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toulouse to Carcassonnebus bus 718
    7h 11m
    €39–72

  3. Drive 447.9 km

    1. Drive from Saintes to Carcassonnecar car 447.9 km
    4h 7m
    €70–101

Saintes to Carcassonne by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Carcassonne via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Toulouse in around 7h 11m.

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