There are 7 ways to get from Saintes to Brest by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Rennes
best- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Bresttrain Tgv
7h 12m€108–217Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus 701
- Take the bus from Nantes to Brestbus
8h 32m€44–83Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Brestbus N1702 / ...
7h 37m€69–132Drive 498 km
- Drive from Saintes to Brestcar 498 km
5h 22m€78–112Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BOD - BES
7h 49m€137–316Train
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Bresttrain Ter
8h 17m€103–202Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane NTE - BES
8h 55m€199–368
Saintes to Brest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Brest is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Brest is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Brest. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Brest via La Rochelle and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Brest. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Brest via Nantes and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Saintes and Brest is 649 km. The road distance is 498 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Brest without a car is to train via Rennes which takes 7h 12m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Saintes to Brest, including transfers.
Saintes to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Brest is to train via Rennes which takes 7h 12m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Brest, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Brest via Nantes and Rennes in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Brest via La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle, and Nantes in around 8h 32m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–460
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–500
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–500
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–260
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €160–280
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–650
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–550
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 2 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 Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- 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 2 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 Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- 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 2 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
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- 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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Brest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Saintes to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Brest is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Saintes to Brest.
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