There are 5 ways to get from Pau to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, train, 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- Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter / ...
4h 49m€61–103Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pau to Saintes312.2 km
4h 15m€21Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter / ...
5h 51m€36–60Drive 309.9 km
- Drive from Pau to Saintescar 309.9 km
3h 6m€50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus N765
- Take the bus from St Mariens St Yzan to Saintesbus Autocar
6h 33m€38–58
Pau to Saintes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pau to Saintes is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to Saintes is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Théâtre via St Mariens St Yzan and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Pau and Saintes is 353 km. The road distance is 309.9 km.
The best way to get from Pau to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Pau to Saintes, including transfers.
Pau to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.
Pau to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.
The best way to get from Pau to Saintes is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Pau to Saintes via Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Théâtre via Bordeaux, Bordeaux St Jean, St Mariens St Yzan, St Mariens St Yzan, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pau to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from St Mariens St Yzan to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Pau to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Pau to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Pau to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Saintes is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Pau to Saintes.
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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.