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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saintes to Angoulême among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, while a coach costs an average of £31.
Distance: 62 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Saintes to Angoulême, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saintes to Angoulême:
A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Saintes to Angoulême costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Angoulême take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 35m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 12m by train vs 1h 24m by car). Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Angoulême from Saintes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Saintes to Angoulême is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Angoulême are Bordeaux, Poitiers, Limoges, La Rochelle and Cognac. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Angoulême on Omio.
Bordeaux is best known for its wine culture, elegant 18th-century streets and broad riverfront on the Garonne. It feels refined yet lived-in, with grand architecture, busy terraces and a strong food scene.
Poitiers is known for its Romanesque churches, medieval streets and lively student atmosphere. The old centre feels historic yet lived-in, with café culture and nearby Futuroscope adding a modern contrast.
Limoges is known for porcelain and enamel, with a craft tradition that still shapes its character. Timber-framed streets, church landmarks and a busy covered market give the city a historic yet practical feel.
La Rochelle is an Atlantic port city known for its old harbour, medieval towers and maritime atmosphere. Arcaded streets, seafood and a close relationship with the sea give it a relaxed, historic character.
Cognac is a Charente riverside town known worldwide for its namesake spirit and long distilling history. Its old streets, merchant houses and château create a calm, elegant setting.
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This is compared to other travel options from Saintes to Angoulême:
A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Saintes to Angoulême costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Angoulême take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saintes and Angoulême as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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