What is the cheapest way to get from Saintes to Brest?

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Brest is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saintes to Brest?

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Brest is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Brest. However, there are services departing from STE Gare Routière de Saintes and arriving at Brest via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort, La Rochelle and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Brest. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Brest via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Saintes to Brest?

The distance between Saintes and Brest is 606 km. The road distance is 498 km.

How do I travel from Saintes to Brest without a car?

The best way to get from Saintes to Brest without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €110 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Saintes to Brest?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Saintes to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Brest bus from?

Saintes to Brest bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from STE Gare Routière de Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Brest train from?

Saintes to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.

Train or bus from Saintes to Brest?

The best way to get from Saintes to Brest is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Saintes to Brest bus arrive?

Saintes to Brest bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort station.

Where does the Saintes to Brest train arrive?

Saintes to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Brest?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Brest is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Saintes to Brest.

How do I get a train ticket from Saintes to Brest?

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There are 7 ways to get from Saintes to Brest by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Bresttrain Ter
7h 13m
€112–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefortbus 172
2. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus 701
3. Take the bus from Nantes to Brestbus
10h 41m
€39–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain 591A / ...
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Airport - Arrivals Zone 1 to Brest - SNCF Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 35m
€72–116
Drive 498 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Brestcar 498 km
5h 22m
€95–136
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BOD - BES
7h 43m
€136–380
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane NTE - BES
8h 42m
€160–498
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LRH - BES
12h 18m
€158–726

Saintes to Brest by train

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Distance: 605.9 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Saintes to Brest via Nantes in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to Brest via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort, La Rochelle, and Nantes in around 10h 41m.

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