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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Saintes is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €40 - €120 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Saintes is to fly and train which takes 7h 3m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Théâtre via Cfa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Saintes via Narbonne and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

How far is it from Madrid to Saintes?

The distance between Madrid and Saintes is 796 km. The road distance is 797.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Saintes without a car is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 11h 40m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Madrid to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Saintes bus from?

Madrid to Saintes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Saintes train from?

Madrid to Saintes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Saintes?

The best way to get from Madrid to Saintes is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 11h 40m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can train via Narbonne, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 12h 39m.

Where does the Madrid to Saintes bus arrive?

Madrid to Saintes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Saintes station.

Where does the Madrid to Saintes train arrive?

Madrid to Saintes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Narbonne station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Saintes is 798 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Madrid to Saintes.

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

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Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 606+ hotels available in Saintes.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Saintes by bus, train, car, plane, train (Renfe), or train (Renfe, TGV)

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

Bus via Bordeaux
best
1. Take the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to BordeauxFlixBus 793 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to SaintesN746 / ...
11h 40m
€44–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Saintes
14h 25m
€35–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/DonostiaAlv / ...
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to SaintesTer
12h 17m
€64–187
Drive 797.5 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Saintes797.5 km
7h 39m
€124–179
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)MAD - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
7h 3m
€58–198
Train via Narbonne
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Narbonne
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jean
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to SaintesTer
12h 39m
€108–181
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/DonostiaAlv / ...
2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St JeanTer
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to SaintesTer
12h 41m
€93–223
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)MAD - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintes
8h 1m
€65–235
Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)MAD - EAS
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
9h 28m
€83–383

Madrid to Saintes by train and bus

5Weekly Services

11h 40mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 795.9 km
Duration: 11h 40m

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

You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Saintes via Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, Madrid Barajas Airport, and Bordeaux in around 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Saintes via Narbonne and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 12h 39m.

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