The average train between Saintes and Rennes takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes to Rennes. 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 3 times a day between Saintes and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Rennes at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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15h 48m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Saintes to Rennes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Saintes station and arriving at Rennes station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Saintes to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Saintes to Rennes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Saintes and Rennes is 274.5 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Saintes to Rennes via Nantes in around 4h 58m.