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

The cheapest way to get from Versailles to Saintes is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Versailles to Saintes is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Versailles and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Versailles to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Vergennes and arriving at Saintes via Vélizy 2 and Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Versailles and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Versailles to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Versailles Chantiers and arriving at Saintes via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Niort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Versailles to Saintes?

The distance between Versailles and Saintes is 488 km. The road distance is 462.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Versailles to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Versailles to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Versailles to Saintes bus from?

Versailles to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus station.

Where do I catch the Versailles to Saintes train from?

Versailles to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Train or bus from Versailles to Saintes?

The best way to get from Versailles to Saintes is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Versailles to Saintes bus arrive?

Versailles to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saintes station.

Where does the Versailles to Saintes train arrive?

Versailles to Saintes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Niort station.

Can I drive from Versailles to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Versailles to Saintes is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Versailles to Saintes.

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 633+ hotels available in Saintes.

Versailles to Saintes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Versailles to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Niorttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Niort to Saintestrain Ter
5h 44m
€79–187
Bus via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintesbus N1703
8h 32m
€34–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 1m
€35–50
Drive 462.6 km
1. Drive from Versailles to Saintescar 462.6 km
4h 17m
€71–102
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Versailles Château Rive Gauche to Saint-Michel Notre-Dametrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
6h 58m
€110–255
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h 41m
€118–316

Versailles to Saintes by train

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Distance: 487.5 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Versailles Chantiers to Saintes via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Niort in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Saintes 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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