There are 5 ways to get from Saintes to Mérignac by train, bus, car, tram, 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
best- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
2h 11m€24–42Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saintes to Mérignac124.8 km
1h 58m€8Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Saint-Jean to Dupuy-Verdunbus 1
2h 20m€10–15Drive 123.5 km
- Drive from Saintes to Mérignaccar 123.5 km
1h 15m€20–29Train, tram
- Take the train from Saintes to Cenontrain Ter
- Take the tram from Cenon Gare to Mérignac Centretram A
2h 24m€23–37
Saintes to Mérignac by train
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 bus from Saintes to Mérignac. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Dupuy-Verdun via Gare Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Mérignac. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Cauderan Merignac via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Saintes and Mérignac is 140 km. The road distance is 123.5 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Mérignac without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €24 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Saintes to Mérignac, including transfers.
Saintes to Mérignac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Mérignac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Mérignac is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs €10 - €15 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Mérignac, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean hourly. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Dupuy-Verdun via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Gare Saint-Jean in around 2h 20m.
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
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- 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
- €8–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar 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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Booking & Getting There
Saintes to Mérignac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Saintes to Mérignac 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 Mérignac is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Saintes to Mérignac.
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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.