Poitiers to Saintes by train

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Overview: trains from Poitiers to Saintes

Find the key information for travelling by train from Poitiers to Saintes, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:15 View journey
Last train 21:09 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 118
Trains / day 47 View all
Cheapest journey US$37.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 20m
Train operators 15

Travelling from Poitiers to Saintes by train

Want to know how to get from Poitiers to Saintes by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Poitiers to Saintes take around 1 hour and 44 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 118 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Poitiers is scheduled to depart at around  06:15. The last departure is usually at around 20:44 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Poitiers at around 06:41, with the last train leaving at around 21:09. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 47 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$37.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Saintes, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Saintes.

Is there a direct train from Poitiers to Saintes?

The journey between Poitiers and Saintes usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Poitiers to Saintes every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Poitiers to Saintes?

The Poitiers to Saintes train travel takes about 1 hour and 44 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Poitiers to Saintes train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Saintes leaving Poitiers at around 06:15 and the last train leaving at around 20:44 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Poitiers at around 06:41, with the final departure at 21:09.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.