There are 5 ways to get from Saintes to Limoges by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 180
4h 17m€17–33Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saintes to Limoges172.9 km
3h 3m€8–10Train
- Take the train from Saintes to Cenontrain Ter
- Take the train from Cenon to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
4h 52m€54–112Bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to Angoulemebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 180
4h 59m€19–28Drive 172.1 km
- Drive from Saintes to Limogescar 172.1 km
2h 4m€27–39
Saintes to Limoges by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Limoges is to rideshare which costs €8 - €10 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Limoges is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Terminal Cars via Angouleme - Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Cenon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Saintes and Limoges is 181 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Limoges without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Saintes to Limoges, including transfers.
Saintes to Limoges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Limoges is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Limoges, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Limoges Benedictins via Cenon in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Terminal Cars via Angouleme and Angouleme - Gare Sncf in around 4h 59m.
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 Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cenon to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87)
Bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Saintes to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Limoges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Angouleme station.
Saintes to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cenon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Limoges is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Saintes to Limoges.
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