There are 3 ways to get from Dax to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain 591A / ...
3h 45m€32–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dax to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 20m€30–54Drive 261 km
- Drive from Dax to Saintescar 261 km
2h 36m€41–58
Dax to Saintes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dax to Saintes is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Dax to Saintes is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dax to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Dax to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Dax and Saintes is 268 km. The road distance is 261 km.
The best way to get from Dax to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €30 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Dax to Saintes, including transfers.
Dax to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dax station.
Dax to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dax station.
The best way to get from Dax to Saintes is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Dax, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Dax to Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dax to Saintes via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 4h 20m.
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 Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €24–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dax to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Dax to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Dax to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dax to Saintes is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Dax to Saintes.
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