There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Pessac by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
1h 57m€23–40Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saintes to Pessac126.2 km
1h 59m€9Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saintes to St Mariens St Yzanbus Autocar
- Take the train from St Mariens St Yzan to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
2h 52m€23–38Drive 124.4 km
- Drive from Saintes to Pessaccar 124.4 km
1h 18m€20–29
Saintes to Pessac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Pessac is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Pessac is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Pessac. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Pessac via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Saintes and Pessac is 135 km. The road distance is 124.4 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Pessac without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €23 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Saintes to Pessac, including transfers.
Saintes to Pessac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Pessac 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 Pessac is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Saintes to Pessac.
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What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Pessac, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean every 2 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 1h 42m.
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 Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Mariens St Yzan to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Saintes to St Mariens St Yzan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Saintes to Pessac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saintes and Pessac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









