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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brest to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    6h 59m
    €96–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brest to Nantesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saintesbus bus
    8h 18m
    €39–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brest to Nantesbus bus N1702 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    7h 37m
    €64–123

  4. Drive  498.3 km

    1. Drive from Brest to Saintescar car 498.3 km
    5h 22m
    €78–113

  5. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BES - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train
    9h 10m
    €124–335

  6. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane BES - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    9h 6m
    €154–365

Brest to Saintes by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Saintes via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 8h 18m.

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