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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Avignon is to bus via Nîmes which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Avignon is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs €70 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Avignon?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Thiers via Bordeaux and Le Lac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Avignon?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Avignon Centre via Bordeaux St Jean and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Saintes to Avignon?

The distance between Saintes and Avignon is 723 km. The road distance is 685.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Saintes to Avignon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Avignon bus from?

Saintes to Avignon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Avignon train from?

Saintes to Avignon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.

Train or bus from Saintes to Avignon?

The best way to get from Saintes to Avignon is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Saintes to Avignon bus arrive?

Saintes to Avignon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the Saintes to Avignon train arrive?

Saintes to Avignon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Avignon?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Avignon is 685 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Saintes to Avignon.

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

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Where can I stay near Avignon?

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Saintes to Avignon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Saintes to Avignon by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimestrain
3. Take the train from Nimes to Avignon Centretrain Ter
9h 8m
€118–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeauxbus N746 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Avignonbus 1922
11h 35m
€48–83
Drive 685.4 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Avignoncar 685.4 km
6h 21m
€105–151
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
5h 44m
€68–223
Bus via Nîmes
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from NÎMES - Gare Routière to Avignon - Pembus 151
12h 40m
€53–95
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
5h 25m
€73–324
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
6h 47m
€104–319
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
6h 27m
€84–239

Saintes to Avignon by train

48Weekly Trains

9h 8mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722.5 km
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a train from Saintes to Avignon Centre via Bordeaux St Jean and Nimes in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Thiers via Bordeaux and Le Lac in around 11h 35m.

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