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

The cheapest way to get from Faro to Saintes is to bus via Lisbon which costs €40 - €180 and takes 21h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Faro to Saintes is to fly and train which takes 7h 36m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Faro and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Faro to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro and arriving at Saintes via Lisbon Sete Rios and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.

How far is it from Faro to Saintes?

The distance between Faro and Saintes is 1518 km. The road distance is 1411.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Faro to Saintes without a car is to bus via Lisbon which takes 21h 45m and costs €40 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Faro to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Faro to Saintes bus from?

Faro to Saintes bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro station.

Where does the Faro to Saintes bus arrive?

Faro to Saintes bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.

What is the time difference between Faro and Saintes?

Saintes is 1h ahead of Faro. It is currently 12:48 AM in Faro and 1:48 AM in Saintes.

Can I drive from Faro to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Faro to Saintes is 1412 km. It takes approximately 13h 59m to drive from Faro to Saintes.

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

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Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 606+ hotels available in Saintes.

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

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

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

Fly Faro Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FAO - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
8h 41m
€89–269
Bus via Lisbon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus
2. Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Saintesbus
21h 45m
€40–180
Drive 1,411.6 km
1. Drive from Faro to Saintescar 1,411.6 km
13h 59m
€218–315
Bus to Seville Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Faro to Sevillebus
2. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SVQ - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
10h 26m
€68–244
Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Faro to Lisboa Orientetrain
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
11h 2m
€58–238
Bus to Seville Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Faro to Sevillebus
2. Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SVQ - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
11h 32m
€87–281
Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Faro to Lisboa Orientetrain
2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LIS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
12h 8m
€72–285
Fly Faro Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FAO - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
7h 36m
€90–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Faro to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 50m
€101–138

Faro to Saintes by bus

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21h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,518.2 km
Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Saintes via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, Lisbon Sete Rios, and Bordeaux in around 21h 45m.

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