There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Le Mans by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain Tgv
4h 13m€73–147Bus
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 - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Le Mans - Université Bus Stationbus
6h 54m€33–62Drive 285.7 km
- Drive from Saintes to Le Manscar 285.7 km
3h 35m€45–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Rocheforttrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Rochefort to Le Mansbus N723
7h 4m€38–64
Saintes to Le Mans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Le Mans is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Le Mans is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Le Mans station. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Le Mans - Université Bus Station via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Le Mans. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Le Mans via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Saintes and Le Mans is 435 km. The road distance is 285.7 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Le Mans without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Saintes to Le Mans, including transfers.
Saintes to Le Mans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Le Mans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Le Mans is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Le Mans, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Le Mans via Nantes in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Le Mans - Université Bus Station via La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 6h 54m.
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 Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- 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 Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- 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 Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
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 - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Le Mans - Université Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- 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
- €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 - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Le Mans - Université Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rochefort to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Le Mans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Saintes to Le Mans train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Le Mans is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Saintes to Le Mans.
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