What is the cheapest way to get from Saintes to Marseille?

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Marseille is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saintes to Marseille?

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €70 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Saintes to Marseille?

The distance between Saintes and Marseille is 656 km. The road distance is 753.6 km.

How do I travel from Saintes to Marseille without a car?

The best way to get from Saintes to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs €130 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Saintes to Marseille?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Saintes to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Marseille bus from?

Saintes to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Marseille train from?

Saintes to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.

Train or bus from Saintes to Marseille?

The best way to get from Saintes to Marseille is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Saintes to Marseille bus arrive?

Saintes to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Saintes to Marseille train arrive?

Saintes to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Marseille is 754 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Saintes to Marseille.

How do I get a train ticket from Saintes to Marseille?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Saintes to Marseille?

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Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
best
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
5h 12m
€80–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeauxbus N746 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N718 / ...
10h 35m
€60–106
Train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charlestrain Intercités
8h 58m
€131–270
Drive 753.6 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Marseillecar 753.6 km
7h 1m
€117–169
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
5h 4m
€75–291
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
6h 17m
€102–271
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BOD - NCE
3. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
8h 8m
€121–329
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 20m
€65–128

Saintes to Marseille by train

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Distance: 656 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Saintes to Marseille St Charles via Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Bordeaux in around 10h 35m.

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