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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Saintes is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Saintes is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Pau to Saintes?

The distance between Pau and Saintes is 353 km. The road distance is 309.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Pau to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Saintes bus from?

Pau to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Saintes train from?

Pau to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Saintes?

The best way to get from Pau to Saintes is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Pau to Saintes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pau to Saintes train arrive?

Pau to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Pau to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Saintes is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Pau to Saintes.

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

Book your Pau to Saintes train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 668+ hotels available in Saintes.

Can I share a ride from Pau to Saintes?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pau and Saintes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Pau to Saintes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Pau to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare

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 Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain 591A / ...
4h 43m
€59–126
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Pau to Saintesrideshare 312.2 km
4h 15m
€21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus N765
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Saintesbus N746 / ...
5h 10m
€22–37
Drive 309.9 km
1. Drive from Pau to Saintescar 309.9 km
3h 6m
€48–69
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 20m
€24–45

Pau to Saintes by train

60Weekly Trains

4h 43mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 353.2 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Saintes via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Saintes via Bordeaux in around 5h 10m.

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