The average train between Le Mans and Saintes takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Le Mans to Saintes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Le Mans and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Le Mans is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Saintes at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Le Mans to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Le Mans station and arriving at Saintes station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Le Mans to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Le Mans station.
Le Mans to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Le Mans to Saintes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Le Mans and Saintes is 258.7 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a train from Le Mans to Saintes via Nantes in around 4h 58m.