There are 7 ways to get from Saintes to Caen by train (TGV), 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 4m€126–265Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus 701
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Stationbus
9h 19m€34–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain 591A / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 7m€62–133Drive 444.2 km
- Drive from Saintes to Caencar 444.2 km
5h 7m€69–99Train, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane BOD - CFR
7h 47m€194–396Train
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain Ter
10h 26m€112–243Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 18m€165–402
Saintes to Caen by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Caen is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Caen is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Caen. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Caen via Angouleme, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Saintes and Caen is 750 km. The road distance is 444.2 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 4m and costs €120 - €270.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Saintes to Caen, including transfers.
Saintes to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 7h 4m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Caen via Angouleme, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Caen - Bus Station via La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–500
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–650
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €110–310
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- 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 Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- 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 Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Saintes to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Caen is 444 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Saintes to Caen.
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