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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Poitiers is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Poitiers?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saintes and arriving at Poitiers. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Poitiers via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Saintes to Poitiers?

The distance between Saintes and Poitiers is 139 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Poitiers without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €13 - €26.

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

The bus from Saintes to Poitiers takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Poitiers bus from?

Saintes to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Poitiers train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Saintes to Poitiers is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs €13 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €75 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Saintes to Poitiers bus arrive?

Saintes to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.

Where does the Saintes to Poitiers train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saintes to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Poitiers is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Saintes to Poitiers.

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

Book your Saintes to Poitiers train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Saintes to Poitiers bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 734+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Can I share a ride from Saintes to Poitiers?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saintes and Poitiers. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Saintes to Poitiers - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Poitiers by bus, train (TGV), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Poitiersbus FlixBus N1153 / ...
1h 50m
€13–26
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Saintes to Poitiersrideshare 142.2 km
2h 7m
€9
Train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Poitierstrain Tgv
2h 30m
€27–73
Drive 141.1 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Poitierscar 141.1 km
1h 21m
€21–31

Saintes to Poitiers by bus

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 138.9 km
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Poitiers, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Saintes to Poitiers once daily. Tickets cost €13–18 and the journey takes 1h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saintes to Poitiers via Angouleme in around 2h 30m.

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