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How to get fromCarnac to Saintesby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carnac to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Auray to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    6h 51m
    €67–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auray to Nantesbus bus 761
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus 701
    3. Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus bus
    9h 52m
    €38–59

  3. Drive  344.3 km

    1. Drive from Carnac to Saintescar car 344.3 km
    3h 46m
    €56–80

Carnac to Saintes by bus and train

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Illertissen to Saintes via Gare Routière, Auray, and Nantes in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Illertissen to Théâtre via Gare Routière, Auray, Nantes, La Rochelle, La Rochelle Ville, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 9h 52m.

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