There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Mérignac by train, tram, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Saintes to Cenontrain Ter
- Take the tram from Cenon Gare to Mérignac Centretram A
2h 24m€22–36Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saintes to Mérignac124.8 km
1h 58m€8Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saintes to St Mariens St Yzanbus Autocar
- Take the train from St Mariens St Yzan to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3h 18m€23–35Drive 123.5 km
- Drive from Saintes to Mérignaccar 123.5 km
1h 15m€20–29
Saintes to Mérignac by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Mérignac is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Mérignac is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Mérignac. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Mérignac Centre via Cenon Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Saintes and Mérignac is 129 km. The road distance is 123.5 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Mérignac without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 24m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Saintes to Mérignac, including transfers.
Saintes to Mérignac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Mérignac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cenon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Mérignac is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Saintes to Mérignac.
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What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Mérignac, France?
There is no direct connection from Saintes to Mérignac. However, you can take the train to Cenon, walk to Cenon Gare, then take the vehicle to Mérignac Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Dupuy-Verdun via St Mariens St Yzan, St Mariens St Yzan, Bordeaux St Jean, and Gare Saint-Jean in around 3h 18m.
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 Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Mariens St Yzan to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 5 57 57 88 88
- Website
- Tbm
Tram from Cenon Gare to Mérignac Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Tbm
Bus from Saintes to St Mariens St Yzan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Saintes to Mérignac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saintes and Mérignac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.