There are 10 ways to get from Saintes to Metz by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 19m€141–251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 28m€54–104Drive 747.4 km
- Drive from Saintes to Metzcar 747.4 km
7h 51m€120–173Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
6h 54m€99–356Train
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Lorraine Tgvtrain Tgv
8h 39m€158–251Train #2
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Lorraine TGVtrain 061A
9h 42m€166–298Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BOD - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
- Take the train from Thionville to Metz Villetrain
8h 38mTrain to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
7h 41m€116–384Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lorraine Tgvtrain
8h 23m€168–396Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain
10h 27m€129–333
Saintes to Metz by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Metz is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 6h 19m and costs €140 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Metz station. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Metz. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Metz Ville via Angouleme, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Saintes and Metz is 825 km. The road distance is 747.4 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Metz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 19m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Saintes to Metz, including transfers.
Saintes to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Metz is to train via Paris which takes 6h 19m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 11h 28m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Metz Ville via Angouleme, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Metz - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 11h 28m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Luxembourg via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lorraine TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–220
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Thionville to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saintes to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Saintes to Metz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Saintes to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Metz is 747 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Saintes to Metz.
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