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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train Intercités / ...
    4h 57m
    €72–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus 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
    7h 5m
    €25–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Le Mans to Rochefortbus bus N723
    2. Take the train from Rochefort to Saintestrain train Ter / ...
    6h 32m
    €37–57

  4. Drive  286.4 km

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

Le Mans to Saintes by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Le Mans to Saintes via Nantes in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Mans - Université Bus Station to Saintes via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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