The average train between Chartres and Saintes takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Chartres to Saintes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Chartres and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Chartres is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Saintes at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chartres to Saintes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chartres to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Chartres station and arriving at Saintes station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Chartres to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chartres station.
Chartres to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Chartres to Saintes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Chartres and Saintes is 340.5 km. The road distance is 593 km.
You can take a train from Chartres to Saintes via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme in around 5h 50m.