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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Saintes is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Saintes is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Saintes via Rennes - Bus Station and La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Saintes via Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Saintes?

The distance between Cherbourg and Saintes is 885 km. The road distance is 511.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Saintes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 58m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Cherbourg to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Saintes bus from?

Cherbourg to Saintes bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Saintes train from?

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

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Saintes?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Saintes is to train via Paris which takes 7h 58m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Cherbourg to Saintes bus arrive?

Cherbourg to Saintes bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Cherbourg to Saintes train arrive?

Cherbourg to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Saintes is 512 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Cherbourg to Saintes.

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

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Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 668+ hotels available in Saintes.

Cherbourg to Saintes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cherbourg to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
7h 58m
€155–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saintesbus
9h 34m
€21–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
8h 22m
€48–90
Drive 511.7 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Saintescar 511.7 km
6h 6m
€82–119
Train to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain
2. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CFR - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
9h 17m
€209–405
Train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
11h 53m
€133–242
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain
9h 12m
€194–433

Cherbourg to Saintes by train and subway

122Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 884.7 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Saintes via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Saintes via Rennes - Bus Station and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 9h 34m.

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