There are 3 ways to get from Le Mans to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain 591A / ...
5h 15m€79–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Le Mans to Rochefortbus N723
- Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to STE Gare Routière de Saintesbus 172
7h 31m€35–50Drive 286.4 km
- Drive from Le Mans to Saintescar 286.4 km
3h 36m€46–67
Le Mans to Saintes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Le Mans to Saintes is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Le Mans to Saintes is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Le Mans to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Le Mans and arriving at STE Gare Routière de Saintes via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Le Mans to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Le Mans and arriving at Saintes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Le Mans and Saintes is 435 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.
The best way to get from Le Mans to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Le Mans to Saintes, including transfers.
Le Mans to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Le Mans station.
Le Mans to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Le Mans station.
The best way to get from Le Mans to Saintes is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 31m.
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 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Le Mans to STE Gare Routière de Saintes via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort in around 7h 31m.
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 Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Le Mans to Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to STE Gare Routière de Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
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Booking & Getting There
Le Mans to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rochefort station.
Le Mans to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Le Mans to Saintes is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Le Mans to Saintes.
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