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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Saintes is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Saintes is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Saintes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Saintes. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Saintes via La Rochelle Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Paris to Saintes?

The distance between Paris and Saintes is 539 km. The road distance is 471.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Paris to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Saintes bus from?

Paris to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Saintes train from?

Paris to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Train or bus from Paris to Saintes?

The best way to get from Paris to Saintes is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Paris to Saintes bus arrive?

Paris to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saintes station.

Where does the Paris to Saintes train arrive?

Paris to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.

Can I drive from Paris to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Saintes is 471 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Paris to Saintes.

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

Book your Paris to Saintes train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Paris to Saintes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 647+ hotels available in Saintes.

Paris to Saintes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter / ...
4h 57m
€87–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintesbus N1703
6h 35m
€30–60
Drive 471.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Saintescar 471.5 km
4h 24m
€73–105
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
6h 12m
€122–318
Bus via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 8m
€38–73
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
6h 51m
€147–353

Paris to Saintes by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 538.6 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Saintes via La Rochelle Ville in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintes once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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