There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Avranches by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Avranchestrain Ter
6h 45m€85–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Avranchesbus
8h 2m€32–72Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Airport - Arrivals Zone 1 to Avranchesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 40m€61–120Drive 392.4 km
- Drive from Saintes to Avranchescar 392.4 km
4h 16m€61–88
Saintes to Avranches by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Avranches is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Avranches is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Avranches. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Avranches via La Rochelle and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Avranches. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Avranches via Nantes and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Saintes and Avranches is 502 km. The road distance is 392.4 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Avranches without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €85 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Saintes to Avranches, including transfers.
Saintes to Avranches bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Avranches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Avranches is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Avranches, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Avranches via Nantes and Rennes in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Avranches via La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle, and Rennes in around 8h 2m.
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 Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- 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 Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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 Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Airport - Arrivals Zone 1 to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Avranches bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Saintes to Avranches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Avranches is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Saintes to Avranches.
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