The average train between Chelles and Saintes takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelles 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 3 times a day between Chelles and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelles is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Saintes at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris l'Est and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 34m • 3 changes


5h 32m • 3 changes


4h 33m • 3 changes


4h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelles 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 Chelles to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station and arriving at Saintes station via Niort station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Chelles to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Chelles to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
The distance between Chelles and Saintes is 424.9 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Chelles - Gournay to Saintes via Paris l'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Niort in around 5h 51m.