There are 5 ways to get from Saintes to Royan by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Royantrain Ter
27 min€6–14Line 170 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 170
1h€3Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Saintes to Royan37.4 km
1h 2m€3Drive 37.4 km
- Drive from Saintes to Royancar 37.4 km
35 min€6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saintes to Royantaxi 37.4 km
35 min€75–95
Saintes to Royan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Royan is to line 170 bus which costs €3 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Royan is to train which takes 27 min and costs €6 - €14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from STE Gare Routière de Saintes and arriving at ROY Gare Intermodale. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saintes and arriving at Royan. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Saintes and Royan is 37 km. The road distance is 37.4 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Royan without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs €6 - €14.
The train from Saintes to Royan takes 27 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Saintes to Royan bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from STE Gare Routière de Saintes station.
Saintes to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Royan is to train which takes 27 min and costs €6 - €14. Alternatively, you can line 170 bus, which costs €3 and takes 1h.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Royan, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saintes to Royan every 3 hours. Tickets cost €6–14 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime operates a bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to ROY Gare Intermodale once daily. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h.
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 Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €6–9
- Rail 1st Class
- €9–14
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to ROY Gare Intermodale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saintes to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
Taxi Roy Saintes
- Phone
- +33 6 81 48 27 11
- Website
- taxi-roy.fr
Roos Taxis Saintes
- Phone
- +33 6 03 06 00 86
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Royan bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at ROY Gare Intermodale station.
Saintes to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Royan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Royan is 37 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Saintes to Royan.
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There are 2051+ hotels available in Royan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saintes and Royan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









