There are 10 ways to get from Saintes to Nîmes by train, bus, car, or plane
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 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimestrain Intercités
7h 35m€116–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
10h 25m€44–75Drive 643.5 km
- Drive from Saintes to Nîmescar 643.5 km
5h 49m€102–147Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
6h 52m€88–250Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nîmesbus 718 / ...
10h 38m€61–106Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
6h 33m€100–356Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
8h€120–338Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain
6h 43m€103–273Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane NTE - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
7h 35m€93–310Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain
7h 37m€125–341
Saintes to Nîmes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Nîmes is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Nîmes is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Nîmes station. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Nimes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Saintes and Nîmes is 674 km. The road distance is 643.5 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Nîmes without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Saintes to Nîmes, including transfers.
Saintes to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Nîmes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Nîmes is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Nîmes, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Nimes via Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- 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 Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- 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 La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- 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 Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- 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
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Saintes to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Saintes to Nîmes 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 Nîmes is 643 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Saintes to Nîmes.
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