The average train between Saintes and Poitiers takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes to Poitiers. 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 3 hours between Saintes and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Saintes station and arriving at Poitiers station via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Saintes to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Saintes to Poitiers train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Saintes and Poitiers is 119.6 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Saintes to Poitiers via Angouleme in around 2h 28m.