There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Châtellerault by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Saintes to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Poitiers to Chatelleraulttrain Ter
2h 42m€15–27Train
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to Chatelleraulttrain Ter
3h 4m€38–68Drive 171.8 km
- Drive from Saintes to Châtelleraultcar 171.8 km
1h 36m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Chatelleraultbus Autocar
3h 36m€17–28
Saintes to Châtellerault by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Châtellerault is to bus and train which costs €14 - €27 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Châtellerault is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Châtellerault. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Chatellerault via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Châtellerault. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Chatellerault via Angouleme and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Saintes and Châtellerault is 172 km. The road distance is 171.8 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Châtellerault without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 42m and costs €14 - €27.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Saintes to Châtellerault, including transfers.
Saintes to Châtellerault bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Châtellerault train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Châtellerault is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Châtellerault, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Chatellerault via Angouleme and Poitiers in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Chatellerault via Poitiers - Bus Station and Poitiers in around 3h 36m.
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 Poitiers to Chatellerault
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Chatellerault
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saintes to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saintes to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Saintes to Châtellerault bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Poitiers - Bus Station.
Saintes to Châtellerault train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Châtellerault is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Saintes to Châtellerault.
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