There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintes by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare La Rochelle - Jean Bouchebus 1 / ...
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter / ...
2h 28m€14–24Drive 78.8 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintescar 78.8 km
50 min€13–19Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus Autocar
3h 50m€18–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle (LRH) to Saintes78.8 km
50 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintestaxi 78.8 km
50 min€170–210
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintes by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintes is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintes is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at Théâtre via La Rochelle Ville and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) and Saintes is 80 km. The road distance is 78.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintes without a car is to line 1 bus and train which takes 2h 28m and costs €14 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintes, including transfers.
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintes is 79 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Saintes.
There are 645+ hotels available in Saintes.
What companies run services between La Rochelle Airport (LRH), France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
SNCF Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes once daily. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 0 810 17 18 17
- Website
- Yélo Mobilités
Bus from Aéroport to Gare La Rochelle - Jean Bouche
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Yélo Mobilités
- Ticket unitaire
- €2
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle (LRH) to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- €170–210
Abeilles Taxi La Rochelle
- Phone
- +33 5 46 41 22 22
- Website
- taxi-la-rochelle.com
Anthony Taxi
- Phone
- +33 6 71 49 30 98
- Website
- taxi-ile-de-re.com
Ask Taxi La Rochelle
- Phone
- +33 6 29 64 00 74
- Website
- ask-taxi-larochelle.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) and Saintes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.