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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Saintes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Saintes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $135 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $135, while a flight costs an average of $664.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$273 Average price | $135 Average price Cheapest | $664 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 6m Average total duration 15h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Saintes:
A bus is $139 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Saintes costing on average $273 (€224).
A bus is $529 (€433) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Saintes costing on average $664 (€543).
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 28m.
Bus takes on average 16h 6m.
Tickets start at around $135 (€110) compared to roughly $136 (€112) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€1). The journey takes 15h 36m versus 7h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Barcelona to Saintes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Saintes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:31 PM22h01Barcelona2:32 PMSaintes$2191One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:31 PM22h01Barcelona2:32 PMSaintes$2191One-way2 transfers
Fastest
9:26 AM8h04Barcelona5:30 PMSaintes$2861One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 4:31 PM18h44Barcelona11:15 AMSaintes$2311One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Saintes:
A bus is $139 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Saintes costing on average $273 (€224).
A bus is $529 (€433) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Saintes costing on average $664 (€543).
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 28m.
Bus takes on average 16h 6m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Saintes as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Saintes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Saintes, Boulevard de Vladimir.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saintes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to Saintes by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Volotea, ITA, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Saintes by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea.
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