The average train between La Rochelle and Saintes takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is a train service every few hours from La Rochelle 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 hourly between La Rochelle and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Saintes at 11:06 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Saintes station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
La Rochelle to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your La Rochelle to Saintes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between La Rochelle and Saintes is 61.1 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes hourly. Tickets cost €12–26 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
