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Trip Overview

The average train between Saintes and Lyon takes 14h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 39m
Duration
929 km
Distance
€213
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Saintes to Lyon train times

Trains run twice daily between Saintes and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Angouleme and take an average of 14h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui9h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui17h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui17h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui9h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui17h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui17h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui9h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui17h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui17h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui9h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui17h 19m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOui17h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 928.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 39m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Saintes to Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme and Massy Tgv in around 6h 55m.

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