There are 4 ways to get from Rennes to Saintes by train, 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 Rennes to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
4h 57m€66–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 32m€25–49Drive 310.9 km
- Drive from Rennes to Saintescar 310.9 km
3h 33m€49–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
5h€49–102
Rennes to Saintes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Saintes is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Saintes is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Saintes via La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Saintes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Rennes and Saintes is 401 km. The road distance is 310.9 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Rennes to Saintes, including transfers.
Rennes to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Saintes is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Saintes via Nantes in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Saintes via La Rochelle and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 5h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Rennes to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Saintes is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Rennes to Saintes.
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