The cheapest and fastest trains from Saumur to Saintes
Cheapest price
£110
Average price
£110
Fastest journey
12 h 14 m
Average duration
12 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saumur to Saintes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saumur to Saintes will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £110.
To travel from Saumur to Saintes you need to make at least one change.
22:0912h14Saumur10:23Saintes£1101One-way1 change
22:0912h14Saumur10:23Saintes£1101One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Saumur to Saintes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saumur to Saintes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 174 km
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£104 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 0m Average total duration 17h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Saumur to Saintes train times
The table below shows live departures for Saumur to Saintes trains for today, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:40 Saumur | 5h44 | 14:24 Saintes | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:51 Saumur | 5h33 | 14:24 Saintes | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:09 Saumur | 5h30 | 18:39 Saintes | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Saumur to Saintes by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Saumur to Saintes
Trains from Saumur to Saintes run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £94 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:15, the last at 18:01. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 3h 53m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £94 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 53m |
First train 7:15 |
Last train 18:01 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI from Saumur to Saintes trainsSNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Saumur and Saintes from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | Intercités
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Saumur to Saintes train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saumur to Saintes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Saintes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Saumur and Saintes
Most Saumur to Saintes trains use the Gare Saumur to Saintes station pair. Use this guide to compare Saumur and Saintes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Saumur station do trains to Saintes leave from?
Getting to Gare Saumur from Saumur city centre
Gare Saumur train station facilities and services
Gare Saumur has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Le Grand Bleu, Les Menestrels
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gare Saumur. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Gare Saumur. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gare Saumur: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gare Saumur: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare Saumur: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Saumur Gare Centre, Hotel Saint-Pierre, Anne d'Anjou.
Which Saintes station do trains from Saumur arrive at?
Getting to Saintes from Saintes city centre
Saintes is 1 km from Saintes city centre. Public transport options include:
Saintes train station facilities and services
Saintes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Parvis, La Table du Maroc
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Saintes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Saintes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Saintes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Saintes: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Saintes: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Comfort Inn Saintes, ibis Saintes, Campanile Saintes.
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