There are 7 ways to get from Saintes to Nice by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, 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 to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BOD - NCE
5h 33m€53–179Train via Paris
- 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nice Villetrain Tgv
11h 39m€233–438Bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeauxbus N746 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nice Airportbus N718 / ...
13h 52m€59–104Drive 914.9 km
- Drive from Saintes to Nicecar 914.9 km
8h 25m€139–201Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane NTE - NCE
6h 38m€80–266Train
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
13h 40m€170–379Bus via Saint-Étienne
- Take the bus from Saintes to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 32m€80–116
Saintes to Nice by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Nice is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Nice is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €50 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Nice. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Congrès / Promenade via Bordeaux and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Nice. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Nice Ville via Angouleme and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
The distance between Saintes and Nice is 787 km. The road distance is 914.9 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Nice without a car is to train via Paris which takes 11h 39m and costs €230 - €440.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Saintes to Nice, including transfers.
Saintes to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Nice is to train via Paris which takes 11h 39m and costs €230 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 52m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Nice, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Nice Ville via Angouleme and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Congrès / Promenade via Bordeaux, Nice Airport, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 13h 52m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
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 Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- 2nd Class
- €20–30
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- Rail 1st Class
- €65–95
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–250
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €110–170
- Rail 1st Class
- €170–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €70–95
- 1st Class
- €100–130
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €150–200
- 1st Class
- €190–250
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €40–55
- 1st Class
- €65–85
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Saintes to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saintes to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Saintes to Nice train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Nice is 915 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Saintes to Nice.
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