There are 3 ways to get from Saintes to Pau by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain Tgv
4h 26m€54–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Paubus N765
5h 27m€27–44Drive 317.1 km
- Drive from Saintes to Paucar 317.1 km
3h 2m€50–72
Saintes to Pau by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Pau is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Pau is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Pau. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Pau via Gare Saint-Jean and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Pau. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Pau via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Saintes and Pau is 353 km. The road distance is 317.1 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Pau without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Saintes to Pau, including transfers.
Saintes to Pau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Pau is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Pau, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Pau via Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Pau via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Gare Saint-Jean, Meca, and Bordeaux in around 5h 27m.
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
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- 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
- €9–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Pau bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Saintes to Pau 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 Pau is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Saintes to Pau.
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