There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Saintes by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane VIE - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
9h 35m€108–308Train
- Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
17h 12m€353–573Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Toursbus 1923
- Take the bus from Tours to Saintesbus FlixBus N1153
26h€144–214Drive 1,515.9 km
- Drive from Vienna to Saintescar 1,515.9 km
16h 47m€255–368Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane VIE - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
10h 7m€134–330Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane VIE - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
10h 32m€126–393Bus via Venice
- Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Venice Mestre Train Station Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Venice - Mestre Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus
29h€121–206
Vienna to Saintes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Saintes is to bus via Venice which costs €120 - €210 and takes 29h.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Saintes is to fly and train which takes 9h 35m and costs €100 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Saintes via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Saintes via Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
The distance between Vienna and Saintes is 1522 km. The road distance is 1515.9 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 17h 12m and costs €350 - €600.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Vienna to Saintes, including transfers.
Vienna to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Vienna to Saintes train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Saintes is to train which takes 17h 12m and costs €350 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €220 and takes 26h.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Saintes via Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Angouleme in around 17h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Saintes via Tours in around 26h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–370
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–370
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–380
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €80–240
Flights from Vienna International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–490
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tours to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Vienna to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.
Vienna to Saintes train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Saintes is 1516 km. It takes approximately 16h 47m to drive from Vienna to Saintes.
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