There are 7 ways to get from Chelles to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
5h 52m€59–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintesbus N1703
8h 33m€34–60Drive 487.5 km
- Drive from Chelles to Saintescar 487.5 km
4h 36m€74–107Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
6h 19m€106–247Train via Niort
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Niorttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Niort to Saintestrain Ter
6h 32m€82–191Bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 18m€49–65Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 2m€114–308
Chelles to Saintes by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelles to Saintes is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chelles to Saintes is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelles to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Carrefour des Déportés and arriving at Saintes via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelles to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Chelles - Gournay and arriving at Saintes via Gare de l'Est, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Chelles and Saintes is 531 km. The road distance is 487.5 km.
The best way to get from Chelles to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Chelles to Saintes, including transfers.
Chelles to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Chelles to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
The best way to get from Chelles to Saintes is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Chelles, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Chelles - Gournay to Saintes via Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintes 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–28
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €65–100
- Rail 1st Class
- €100–150
Train from Niort to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–31
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Chelles to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saintes station.
Chelles to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelles to Saintes is 487 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chelles to Saintes.
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