There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Saintes by plane, train, train (TGV), 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 to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
4h 36m€49–161Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
9h 16m€85–370Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 20m€54–95Drive 653.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Saintescar 653.8 km
7h 7m€114–164Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
5h 41m€64–206
Geneva to Saintes by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Saintes is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Saintes is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs €45 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Saintes via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Saintes via Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Geneva and Saintes is 687 km. The road distance is 653.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €85 - €370.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Geneva to Saintes, including transfers.
Geneva to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Saintes is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €85 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Saintes via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Saintes via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
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 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
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
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 Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- 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 Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Geneva to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Saintes is 654 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Geneva to Saintes.
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