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

The cheapest way to get from Tours to Saintes is to rideshare which costs €9 - €17 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tours to Saintes is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Saintes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tours and arriving at Saintes. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Tours and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Tours to Saintes. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at Saintes via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Tours to Saintes?

The distance between Tours and Saintes is 291 km. The road distance is 237.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tours to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Tours to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tours to Saintes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tours to Saintes train from?

Tours to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.

Train or bus from Tours to Saintes?

The best way to get from Tours to Saintes is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Tours to Saintes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tours to Saintes train arrive?

Tours to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Tours to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Saintes is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Tours to Saintes.

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

Book your Tours to Saintes train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 609+ hotels available in Saintes.

Can I share a ride from Tours to Saintes?

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

Tours to Saintes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Tours to Saintes 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 St Pierre Des Corps to AngoulemeTgv
2. Take the train from Angouleme to SaintesTer
3h 14m
€40–105
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Tours to Saintes239.4 km
2h 41m
€9–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tours to SaintesFlixBus N1153 / ...
3h 30m
€21–40
Drive 237.2 km
1. Drive from Tours to Saintes237.2 km
2h 8m
€37–53
Train via Niort
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to NiortTgv
2. Take the train from Niort to SaintesTer
3h 44m
€46–74
Bus via Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Saintes
4h 10m
€19–29

Tours to Saintes by train

48Weekly Trains

3h 14mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tours to Saintes.

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Distance: 290.7 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saintes via Angouleme in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Tours to Saintes once daily. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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