What is the cheapest way to get from Brest to Saintes?

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Saintes is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brest to Saintes?

The fastest way to get from Brest to Saintes is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest station to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Brest - SNCF Train Station and arriving at Saintes via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Saintes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Brest to Saintes?

The distance between Brest and Saintes is 606 km. The road distance is 498.3 km.

How do I travel from Brest to Saintes without a car?

The best way to get from Brest to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €100 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Brest to Saintes?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Brest to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Saintes bus from?

Brest to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brest - SNCF Train Station.

Where do I catch the Brest to Saintes train from?

Brest to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Brest station.

Train or bus from Brest to Saintes?

The best way to get from Brest to Saintes is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Brest to Saintes bus arrive?

Brest to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where does the Brest to Saintes train arrive?

Brest to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Brest to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Brest to Saintes is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Brest to Saintes.

How do I get a train ticket from Brest to Saintes?

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Where can I stay near Saintes?

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Brest to Saintes - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brest to Saintes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brest to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
7h 2m
€101–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saintesbus
9h 16m
€34–65
Drive 498.3 km
1. Drive from Brest to Saintescar 498.3 km
5h 22m
€80–116
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BES - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
8h 49m
€135–355
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brest to Angersbus
2. Take the bus from Angers to Rochefortbus
3. Take the train from Rochefort to Saintestrain Ter
12h 15m
€62–97
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BES - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
9h 13m
€154–370

Brest to Saintes by train

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 605.9 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Brest, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Brest to Saintes via Nantes in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Saintes via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 9h 16m.

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