There are 4 ways to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sarlat to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
4h 13m€48–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from LR SARLAT LA CANEDA-Pl Pasteur(1) to LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monopbus 336
- Take the bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monop to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCFbus 310
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Saintesbus
7h 24m€20–26Drive 205.6 km
- Drive from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintescar 205.6 km
3h 17m€32–46Train via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Sarlat to Cenontrain Ter
- Take the train from Cenon to Saintestrain Ter
4h 31m€46–94
Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes is to bus which costs €19 - €26 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes. However, there are services departing from LR SARLAT LA CANEDA-Pl Pasteur(1) and arriving at Théâtre via LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monop, Angouleme and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Sarlat and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Sarlat-la-Canéda and Saintes is 287 km. The road distance is 205.6 km.
The best way to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes, including transfers.
Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes bus services, operated by Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Dordogne, depart from LR SARLAT LA CANEDA-Pl Pasteur(1) station.
Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Sarlat station.
The best way to get from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €26 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Sarlat-la-Canéda, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Sarlat to Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LR SARLAT LA CANEDA-Pl Pasteur(1) to Théâtre via LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monop, LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF, Angouleme, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 7h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Sarlat to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Sarlat to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cenon to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from LR SARLAT LA CANEDA-Pl Pasteur(1) to LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Dordogne
Bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monop to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Dordogne
Bus from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes bus services, operated by Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Dordogne, arrive at LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monop station.
Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Sarlat-la-Canéda to Saintes.
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