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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Caen is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Caen is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Caen?

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.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Caen?

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.

How far is it from Saintes to Caen?

The distance between Saintes and Caen is 750 km. The road distance is 444.2 km.

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

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.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Saintes to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saintes to Caen train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Caen?

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.

Where does the Saintes to Caen bus arrive?

Saintes to Caen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Saintes to Caen train arrive?

Saintes to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Caen is 444 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Saintes to Caen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Saintes to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

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Saintes to Caen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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
1. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 4m
€126–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus 701
3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Stationbus
9h 19m
€34–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain 591A / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 7m
€62–133
Drive 444.2 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Caencar 444.2 km
5h 7m
€69–99
Train, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane BOD - CFR
7h 47m
€194–396
Train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to Caentrain Ter
10h 26m
€112–243
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 18m
€165–402

Saintes to Caen by train and subway

68Weekly Services

7h 4mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 749.8 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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.

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