Train Saintes Valence

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Information about the Saintes to Valence train

Travel by train from Saintes to Valence. 4 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Saintes at 6h 11m and the last at 13h 01m, allowing you to cover the 831 km distance in as little as 6h 44m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

7h 44m

Shortest route time

6h 44m

First hour of departure

6h 11m

Last hour of departure

13h 01m

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How much does a train ticket from Saintes to Valence cost?

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. When making your booking, you can adjust the dates and times of your departure to travel at the lowest price. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Saintes to Valence take?

The Saintes to Valence journey takes no more than 7h 44m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Saintes to Valence?

Allow 6h 44m to travel between Saintes and Valence on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Saintes to Valence each day?

Every day, you can choose from the 4 trains that run on the Saintes – Valence journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Saintes and Valence?

Between Saintes and Valence, the service may be a Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Saintes and Valence by train?

By train, about 831 km separate Valence from Saintes.

What time is the first train from Saintes to Valence?

Need to leave early? The Saintes to Valence train at 6h 11m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from Saintes to Valence?

If you prefer a later departure, take the last train leaving Saintes at 13h 01m.

To leave Saintes, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: SAINTES.

At Valence, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: VALENCE TGV RHONE-ALPES SUD.

Which train companies operate trains from Saintes to Valence?

You can make the Saintes to Valence journey with TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Spain, OUIGO.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, you can stay connected during your journey. With the OUIGO ESSENTIEL fare, select a seat with a power socket from 3 euros, and add the OUIFI option for 3 euros to enjoy Wi-Fi on board. These options are included if you choose OUIGO PLUS.

With TGV INOUI, stay connected during your journey: free access for everyone to Wi-Fi and a world of services and content. You can also enjoy power outlets available at every seat.

Fancy a tasty break on your TGV INOUI Spain? We are waiting for you at the bar, a redesigned, more welcoming space, with a menu featuring dishes by chefs, vegetarian options, organic products, and hidden gems from the best local producers.

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Saintes to Valence?

The price of a Saintes – Valence train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Saintes to Valence thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Saintes to Valence.

Price of a Saintes – Valence Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Saintes to Valence: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Saintes to Valence at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Saintes – Valence

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Saintes – Valence Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Saintes to Valence. For last-minute train tickets from Saintes to Valence, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Saintes to Valence and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Saintes - Valence. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Saintes to Valence?

If you're travelling from Saintes to Valence, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Saintes to Valence with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Saintes to Valence on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Saintes to Valence: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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OUIGO

Enjoy low-cost travel from Saintes to Valence with OUIGO Grande Vitesse. OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains are low-cost TGVs that travel at speeds of over 300 km/h. To get the best OUIGO prices, book your ticket from Saintes to Valence in advance!

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What travel classes are available on the Saintes to Valence train?

To travel from Saintes to Valence, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Saintes to Valence by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Saintes to Valence and choose from a selection of classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones
Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
Premium dedicated Customer Service
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

TGV INOUI Spain

Travel from Saintes to Valence on board an TGV INOUI Spain and choose from two travel classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wider, reclining seats with more legroom, an individual power socket, a reading light, and a small table.
Quiet zones
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OUIGO

OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from Saintes to Valence. There is one class of travel, but you can choose from two different offers.

OUIGO ESSENTIEL

Choose and reserve your seat (for a fee)
1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Other services are available for an extra cost.

OUIGO PLUS for just €9 more (free for children under 12)

Choose and reserve your seat
1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
A piece of additional or XL luggage
OUIFUN (Wi-Fi pack and entertainment portal)
Other services are available for an extra cost.

What on-board services are available on the Saintes to Valence train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Saintes to Valence route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
PRM access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

TGV INOUI

Hold a ticket

Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.
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Travel in comfort

Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.
Travel connected

Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.
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Travel in first class

With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Travel with a staff that takes care of you

At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.
Space for your luggage

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Travel with your bike

Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!
Nursury space for baby's

Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.
Travel with your pet

Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.
Your office at 300 km/h

On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.
To travel further

Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.
A gourmet break?

We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.
New gestures

Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.
Don't queue at the Bistro

Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.
A world of services via the portal

Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

TGV INOUI Spain

Stay connected !

Enjoy the free wifi on board during your journey and access our entertainment portal made for you (movies, magazines, podcasts, games...)!
Hungry? Get a gourmet break or a meal on board

Go to the lounge car to enjoy a variety of French and Spanish food and beverage, at any time of the day on board your TGV INOUI from/to Spain
Enjoy your journey

Start your event on the train with culinary workshops, conferences, working groups and why not an escape game? It is possible to customize the space in one or more cars, even on the whole train (headrests, interior displays, dedicated hostesses, etc.)
Meet the multicultural staff onboard

On board your TGV INOUI from/toto Spain, get in touch directly with the Franco-Spanish agents who are there to accompany you during your trip
Travel in 1st class

The first class of TGV INOUI is designed for your comfort and serenity: with more legroom, more spacious seats, and a wider backrest.
Space for your suitcases

We accept as baggage handbags, suitcases, travel bags and backpacks, with a maximum of three pieces of baggage per person, the dimensions of each of which must not exceed 85 x 55 x 35cm and the total the length of the 3 pieces of luggage must not exceed 290 cm in length. The total weight of the three pieces of luggage cannot exceed 25 kg.
Travel with animals

Small pets and "Blind guide" dogs can travel aboard TGV INOUI from/to Spain for free. Book your animal ticket directly on board.
Travelling with a baby?

The TGV INOUI train to Spain has a nursery area and a changing table. Specially designed for people with young children. Bottles can be heated in the car bar.
From city center to city center

Save time and money on your journeys thanks to the central location of the stations. High-speed trains take you directly to the city center. In addition, several daily frequencies connect the different cities to each other, in this way Spain / France has never been so accessible.
Travel with your bike

Bring your bike for free and enjoy the destination as soon as you get off the train. To transport your bike, you will only have to fold it or take it apart and put it in a cover of 120 cm x 90 cm maximum.
Direct and fast without waiting

You can access the train up to two minutes before departure, allowing you to enjoy your stay longer.
Ecological transport

The train is the mode of public transport which generates the lowest energy consumption. If you want to contribute to the protection of the environment, travel by train!
Accessible trains

Free service in stations for people with reduced mobility, but also for those with a temporary need. This free service provided by ATENDO in Spain and ACCÈS PLUS in France

OUIGO

Exchange your tickets

You can now change your travel dates, times, or routes directly from the "Tickets" section. If you’ve selected any additional options, they will be retained during the exchange.
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Children’s tickets at a fixed rate

Children under 12 travel for €8 on OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and for €5 on OUIGO Train Classique.
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Pet

The pet fare for your OUIGO journeys is €10, whether your pet weighs more or less than 6 kg.
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Luggage

Got an extra or oversized bag? Add the Baggage Option for just €5 when purchasing your ticket.
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Text message

Take the SMS option for only €1 and you'll be informed of any disturbance during your trip
Seat with electric socket

Stay connected ! For only 2€ more you enjoy a seat with an electric socket
Quiet place

For €5 extra, you can reserve a seat in an quiet, adults only area with an electric socket
Stroller

Remember to check the option with the purchase of your ticket and travel without any hassle with your young children

Saintes to Valence train schedule for Thursday 17 September 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
6h 11m	12h 55m	6h 44m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
6h 11m Saintes TER 64462 6h 23m Saint-Hilaire - Brizambourg 6h 32m Saint-Jean-D'angely 6h 43m Loulay 6h 49m Villeneuve-La-Comtesse 6h 55m Prisse-La-Charriere 7h 00m Beauvoir-Sur-Niort 7h 07m Marigny 7h 12m Fors 7h 23m Niort Connection: 20 min 7h 43m Niort TGV INOUI 8360 9h 41m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 1h01 10h 42m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 12339 - TGV INOUI 6229 12h 55m Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
9h 25m	16h 54m	7h 29m	TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Spain	Booking
9h 25m Saintes TER 48509 10h 00m Cognac 10h 15m Jarnac 10h 37m Chateauneuf-Sur-Charente 11h 09m Angouleme Connection: 19 min 11h 28m Angouleme TGV INOUI 8486 12h 10m Poitiers 13h 50m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 52 min 14h 42m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 12337 - TGV INOUI Spain 9715 16h 54m Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
12h 20m	20h 56m	8h 36m	TER, OUIGO, TGV INOUI	Booking
12h 20m Saintes TER 64807 12h 36m Pons 12h 58m Jonzac 13h 17m Montendre 13h 31m Saint-Mariens - Saint-Yzan 13h 42m Saint-Andre-De-Cubzac 13h 56m Cenon 14h 02m Bordeaux Saint-Jean Connection: 50 min 14h 52m Bordeaux Saint-Jean OUIGO 7673 16h 05m Agen 16h 44m Montauban Ville Bourbon 17h 28m Toulouse Matabiau Connection: 15 min 17h 43m Toulouse Matabiau TGV INOUI 6875 18h 23m Carcassonne 18h 57m Narbonne 19h 13m Beziers 19h 38m Sete 19h 55m Montpellier Sud De France 20h 17m Nimes Pont Du Gard 20h 56m Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
13h 01m	21h 05m	8h 04m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
13h 01m Saintes TER 64470 13h 13m Saint-Hilaire - Brizambourg 13h 22m Saint-Jean-D'angely 13h 35m Loulay 13h 41m Villeneuve-La-Comtesse 13h 47m Prisse-La-Charriere 13h 52m Beauvoir-Sur-Niort 13h 56m Marigny 14h 01m Fors 14h 12m Niort Connection: 17 min 14h 29m Niort TGV INOUI 8378 14h 43m Saint-Maixent-L'ecole 15h 16m Poitiers 15h 51m Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps 17h 00m Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2 Connection: 1h56 18h 56m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6279 21h 05m Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud

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To leave Saintes, which station(s) can I depart from?

At Valence, which station(s) will I arrive at?

Which train companies operate trains from Saintes to Valence?

What services are offered on board?

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Saintes to Valence?

Price of a Saintes – Valence Train Ticket

Promotional Fare for Saintes – Valence

Last-minute Saintes – Valence Train

Direct train from Saintes to Valence and alternative routes

Which companies operate the train from Saintes to Valence?

TER

What travel classes are available on the Saintes to Valence train?

TER

What on-board services are available on the Saintes to Valence train?

TER

Saintes to Valence train schedule for Thursday 17 September 2026

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