There are 5 ways to get from Saintes to Limoges by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Saintes to AngoulemeTer
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars180
4h 15m€18–36Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saintes to Limoges172.9 km
3h 3m€8–10Train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St JeanIntercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges BenedictinsTer
4h 52m€47–108Bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to AngoulemeAutocar
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars180
6h 6m€18–26Drive 172.1 km
- Drive from Saintes to Limoges172.1 km
2h 2m€27–38
Saintes to Limoges by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Limoges is to rideshare which costs €8 - €10 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Limoges is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Théâtre and arriving at Terminal Cars via Saintes and Angouleme - Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Saintes and Limoges is 182 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Limoges without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs €18 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Saintes to Limoges, including transfers.
Saintes to Limoges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Limoges is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Limoges, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Limoges Benedictins via Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Théâtre to Terminal Cars via Gare SNCF, Saintes, Angouleme, and Angouleme - Gare Sncf in around 6h 6m.
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
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–28
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- 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 Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
- Phone
- 05 44 00 10 63
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saintes to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Limoges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Angouleme station.
Saintes to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Limoges is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Saintes to Limoges.
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