There are 4 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
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 4m€87–182Bus
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 9m€41–80Drive 361.2 km
- Drive from Rodez to Saintescar 361.2 km
5h 18m€57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saintesbus N746
8h 29m€52–94
Rodez to Saintes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rodez to Saintes is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 9m.
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 9m.
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 4m.
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 which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 9m.
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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodez to Saintes via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 8h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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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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