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

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There are 6 ways to get from Rennes to Saintes by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Bus, train via Nantes

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    5h 5m
    €48–89

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train Ter / ...
    5h 29m
    €31–54

  3. Drive  310.9 km

    1. Drive from Rennes to Saintescar car 310.9 km
    3h 33m
    €50–72

  4. Train via Redon

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    6h 9m
    €67–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    6h 19m
    €86–151

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus bus Autocar
    6h 52m
    €34–55

Rennes to Saintes by bus and train

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Saintes via Redon and Nantes in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Théâtre via La Rochelle, La Rochelle Ville, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 6h 52m.

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