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

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There are 5 ways to get from Saintes to Saumur by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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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 Saumurtrain train Ter
    4h 29m
    €60–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saintes to Poitiersbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routière Ter Quai B1 to gare sncfbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Thouars to Saumurbus bus
    5h 48m
    €23–33

  3. Drive  193 km

    1. Drive from Saintes to Saumurcar car 193 km
    2h 16m
    €31–45

  4. Train via Nantes

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train 591A / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain train Intercités / ...
    5h 34m
    €68–113

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Niorttrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Gare to gare sncfbus bus 146
    3. Take the bus from Thouars to Saumurbus bus
    5h 53m
    €24–37

Saintes to Saumur by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France?

You can take a train from Saintes to Saumur via Angouleme and St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Saumur via Poitiers, Gare Routière Ter Quai B1, and Thouars in around 5h 48m.

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