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Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to Saintes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Saintes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bordeaux to Saintes by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Saintes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Saintes
Travel to Saintes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Saintes.
You can get to Saintes from Bordeaux 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Saintes is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Saintes:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train with an average ticket price of $11 (€10) from Bordeaux to Saintes.
The fastest way from Bordeaux to Saintes is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Saintes that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 1 h 28 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 63 miles (101 km) from Bordeaux to Saintes.
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Saintes is:
- 6 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Bordeaux to Saintes as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Saintes:
- Buses from Bordeaux to Saintes most often leave from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Saintes, Boulevard de Vladimir.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Saintes.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bordeaux to Saintes:
- You can take a bus from Bordeaux to Saintes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus or SNCF | Autocar. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with FlixBus from Bordeaux to Saintes.
- You can travel by train from Bordeaux to Saintes with SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités, TGV INOUI or SNCF (3), and you can find SNCF TER Bordeaux to Saintes tickets for $11 (€10) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bordeaux to Saintes with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Saintes with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 6 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 9 direct trains a day to Saintes with SNCF (3).
Direct services to Saintes tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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