There are 8 ways to get from Saintes to Madrid by train, plane, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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.
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BOD - MAD
6h 17m€77–254Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to Vitoria-Gasteizbus FlixBus N1153
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - S Ss-Mad / ...
11h 5m€64–104Bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h€65–117Train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
- Take the train from Pasajes to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain
- Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
13h 7m€121–247Drive 801.8 km
- Drive from Saintes to Madridcar 801.8 km
7h 42m€128–185Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane NTE - MAD
7h 20m€93–296Train, train to San Sebastián Airport, fly
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain
- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane EAS - MAD
8h 17m€111–410Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid-Principe Piotrain
15h 55m€116–198
Saintes to Madrid by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Madrid is to bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €75 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaia, Pasajes and Burgos Rosa De Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
The distance between Saintes and Madrid is 682 km. The road distance is 801.8 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Madrid without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Saintes to Madrid, including transfers.
Saintes to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Madrid is to bus which takes 11h and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 13h 7m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Madrid, Spain?
You can take a bus from Saintes to Estación Sur de Autobuses via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 11h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saintes to Madrid Chamartín via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Pasaia, Pasajes, and Burgos Rosa De Lima in around 13h 7m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
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 Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- 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 Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saintes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Estación Sur de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Madrid bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Saintes to Madrid 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 Madrid is 802 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Saintes to Madrid.
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