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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Tours is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Tours is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Tours?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saintes and arriving at Tours. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Tours. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Saintes to Tours?

The distance between Saintes and Tours is 291 km. The road distance is 236.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Tours without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Saintes to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Tours bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saintes to Tours train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Tours?

The best way to get from Saintes to Tours is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Saintes to Tours bus arrive?

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

Where does the Saintes to Tours train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saintes to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Tours is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Saintes to Tours.

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

Book your Saintes to Tours train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1634+ hotels available in Tours.

Can I share a ride from Saintes to Tours?

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

Saintes to Tours - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Saintes to Tours by train (TGV), 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
1. Take the train from Saintes to AngoulemeTer
2. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
3h 11m
€37–158
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Saintes to Tours237.2 km
3h 10m
€15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saintes to ToursFlixBus N1153 / ...
3h 25m
€20–29
Drive 236.5 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Tours236.5 km
2h 7m
€37–53
Bus via Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
4h 15m
€20–29

Saintes to Tours by train

35Weekly Trains

3h 11mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saintes to Tours.

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Distance: 290.7 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Saintes to St Pierre Des Corps via Angouleme in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saintes to Tours once daily. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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