There are 4 ways to get from Mérignac to Saintes by train, bus, car, or tram
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
2h 26m€22–46Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dupuy-Verdun to Gare Saint-Jeanbus 1
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 12m€11–20Drive 118.3 km
- Drive from Mérignac to Saintescar 118.3 km
1h 15m€19–27Tram, train
- Take the tram from Mérignac Centre to Cenon Garetram A
- Take the train from Cenon to Saintestrain Ter
3h 3m€21–42
Mérignac to Saintes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mérignac to Saintes is to line 1 bus and bus which costs €10 - €20 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Mérignac to Saintes is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Mérignac to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Dupuy-Verdun and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Mérignac to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Cauderan Merignac and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Mérignac and Saintes is 140 km. The road distance is 118.3 km.
The best way to get from Mérignac to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €22 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Mérignac to Saintes, including transfers.
Mérignac to Saintes bus services, operated by Tbm, depart from Dupuy-Verdun station.
Mérignac to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Mérignac to Saintes is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €22 - €50. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs €10 - €20 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Mérignac, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes hourly. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dupuy-Verdun to Saintes via Gare Saint-Jean and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 3h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cenon to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 5 57 57 88 88
- Website
- Tbm
Tram from Mérignac Centre to Cenon Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Tbm
- Phone
- +33 5 57 57 88 88
- Website
- Tbm
Bus from Dupuy-Verdun to Gare Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Tbm
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Mérignac to Saintes bus services, operated by Tbm, arrive at Gare Saint-Jean station.
Mérignac to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mérignac to Saintes is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Mérignac to Saintes.
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