The average train between Pau and Saintes takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau 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 4 times a day between Pau and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Saintes at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Pau to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Saintes station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Pau to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
Pau to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Pau to Saintes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Pau and Saintes is 271.8 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 4h 43m.