There are 5 ways to get from Rodez to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, car, 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 via Toulouse
best- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Ter
7h 28m€94–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintesbus
8h 23m€34–56Drive 361.2 km
- Drive from Rodez to Saintescar 361.2 km
5h 18m€57–83Train
- Take the train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Perigueuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Perigueux to Cenontrain Ter
- Take the train from Cenon to Saintestrain Ter
8h 40m€81–145Train, bus
- Take the train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Perigueuxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(1) to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCFbus 310
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
8h 51m€56–96
Rodez to Saintes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rodez to Saintes is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rodez to Saintes is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Rodez to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Saintes via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Rodez to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Saintes via Toulouse Matabiau and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Rodez and Saintes is 534 km. The road distance is 361.2 km.
The best way to get from Rodez to Saintes without a car is to train via Toulouse which takes 7h 28m and costs €90 - €170.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Rodez to Saintes, including transfers.
Rodez to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Rodez to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Rodez to Saintes is to train via Toulouse which takes 7h 28m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Rodez, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Rodez to Saintes via Toulouse Matabiau and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodez to Saintes via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 8h 23m.
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 Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Perigueux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Perigueux to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cenon to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Perigueux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rodez to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Rodez to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rodez to Saintes is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Rodez to Saintes.
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