What is the cheapest way to get from Arles to Saintes?

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Saintes is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arles to Saintes?

The fastest way to get from Arles to Saintes is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Saintes. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Saintes via Quatrefages, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Arles to Saintes?

The distance between Arles and Saintes is 714 km. The road distance is 664.6 km.

How do I travel from Arles to Saintes without a car?

The best way to get from Arles to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €120 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Arles to Saintes?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Arles to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Saintes bus from?

Arles to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Saintes train from?

Arles to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arles station.

Train or bus from Arles to Saintes?

The best way to get from Arles to Saintes is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Arles to Saintes bus arrive?

Arles to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the Arles to Saintes train arrive?

Arles to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Arles to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Saintes is 665 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Arles to Saintes.

How do I get a train ticket from Arles to Saintes?

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Arles to Saintes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Arles to Saintes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain 591A / ...
8h 6m
€120–259
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes to Bordeauxbus 718 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Saintesbus N746 / ...
12h 58m
€40–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 3m
€56–82
Drive 664.6 km
1. Drive from Arles to Saintescar 664.6 km
6h 3m
€103–148
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
6h 29m
€63–190
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 43m
€103–310
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
7h 32m
€99–245
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
6h 16m
€118–420

Arles to Saintes by train

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 714.4 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Arles to Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to Saintes via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 12h 3m.

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