There are 5 ways to get from Perpignan to Saintes by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
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 Perpignan to Narbonnetrain Ter
- Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
8h 2m€99–178Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from St Mariens St Yzan to Saintesbus
10h 51m€53–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Perpignan to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 1621 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter / ...
8h 53m€60–93Drive 557.1 km
- Drive from Perpignan to Saintescar 557.1 km
5h 6m€89–129Train via Toulouse
- Take the train from Perpignan to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
8h 21m€98–177
Perpignan to Saintes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perpignan to Saintes is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Perpignan to Saintes is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Perpignan station to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Perpignan - Bus Station and arriving at Théâtre via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, St Mariens St Yzan and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Perpignan to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Perpignan and arriving at Saintes via Narbonne and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Perpignan and Saintes is 591 km. The road distance is 557.1 km.
The best way to get from Perpignan to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €95 - €180.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Perpignan to Saintes, including transfers.
Perpignan to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Perpignan - Bus Station.
Perpignan to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Perpignan station.
The best way to get from Perpignan to Saintes is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Perpignan, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Perpignan to Saintes via Narbonne and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Théâtre via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Bordeaux St Jean, St Mariens St Yzan, St Mariens St Yzan, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 10h 51m.
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 Perpignan to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- 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
Train from Perpignan to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Perpignan to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Perpignan to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Perpignan to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Perpignan to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from St Mariens St Yzan to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Perpignan to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Perpignan to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Narbonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perpignan to Saintes is 557 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Perpignan to Saintes.
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