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

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There are 4 ways to get from Le Mans to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Le Mans to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain train Ter
    4h 50m
    €65–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Le Mans to Rochefortbus bus N723
    2. Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to STE Gare Routière de Saintesbus bus 172
    7h 31m
    €33–48

  3. Drive  286.4 km

    1. Drive from Le Mans to Saintescar car 286.4 km
    3h 36m
    €46–66

  4. Train via Nantes

    1. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    5h 16m
    €72–129

Le Mans to Saintes by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Le Mans to Saintes via St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Mans to STE Gare Routière de Saintes via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort in around 7h 31m.

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