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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Saintes is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Saintes is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €110 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Saintes via Nimes and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Avignon to Saintes?

The distance between Avignon and Saintes is 723 km. The road distance is 679.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Avignon to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €55 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Avignon to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Saintes bus from?

Avignon to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avignon station.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Saintes train from?

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

Train or bus from Avignon to Saintes?

The best way to get from Avignon to Saintes is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €55 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Avignon to Saintes bus arrive?

Avignon to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Avignon to Saintes train arrive?

Avignon to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Avignon to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Saintes is 680 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Avignon to Saintes.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Avignon to Saintes?

Book your Avignon to Saintes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saintes?

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Avignon to Saintes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Avignon to Saintes by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain Ter
9h 15m
€57–393
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Bordeauxbus 1922
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Saintesbus N746 / ...
10h 50m
€39–106
Drive 679.7 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Saintescar 679.7 km
6h 16m
€104–150
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
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 20m
€53–190
Bus via Saint-Étienne
1. Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 25m
€66–95
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv 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
6h 24m
€62–251
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 38m
€82–267
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
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
5h 51m
€113–440
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MPL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
8h 57m
€81–257

Avignon to Saintes by train

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9h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 722.5 km
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a train from Avignon Centre to Saintes via Nimes and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Saintes via Bordeaux in around 10h 50m.

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