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How to get fromSaintes to Orléansby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Orléans by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Orleanstrain train Ter
    4h 55m
    €67–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saintes to Toursbus bus FlixBus N1153
    2. Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 23m
    €27–42

  3. Drive  349.9 km

    1. Drive from Saintes to Orléanscar car 349.9 km
    3h 11m
    €56–80

  4. Train via Niort

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Niorttrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Niort to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Orleanstrain train Ter
    6h 2m
    €62–107

Saintes to Orléans by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Saintes to Orleans via Angouleme and St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop via Tours and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station in around 5h 23m.

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