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

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There are 3 ways to get from Lorient to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    5h 27m
    €73–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus 701
    3. Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus bus
    8h 37m
    €39–63

  3. Drive  369.4 km

    1. Drive from Lorient to Saintescar car 369.4 km
    4h 2m
    €60–86

Lorient to Saintes by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Lorient to Saintes via Nantes in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Théâtre via Nantes, La Rochelle, La Rochelle Ville, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 8h 37m.

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