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How to get fromSaintes to Avranchesby train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Saintes to Avranches by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train, bus via Rennes

    best
    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Rennes to Avranchestrain train Ter
    6h 37m
    €71–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefortbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Rochefort to Nantesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Avranchesbus bus
    8h 54m
    €31–50

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train 591A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Avranchesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 42m
    €59–99

  4. Drive  392.4 km

    1. Drive from Saintes to Avranchescar car 392.4 km
    4h 16m
    €63–91

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Redontrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Redon to Rennestrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Rennes to Avranchestrain train Ter
    7h 59m
    €89–149

Saintes to Avranches by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Saintes to Avranches via Nantes, Redon, and Rennes in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to Avranches via Rochefort and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 8h 54m.

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