What is the cheapest way to get from Saintes to Le Mans?

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Le Mans is to bus via Nantes which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saintes to Le Mans?

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Le Mans is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Le Mans?

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 - Bus Station and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Le Mans?

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 20m.

How far is it from Saintes to Le Mans?

The distance between Saintes and Le Mans is 435 km. The road distance is 285.3 km.

How do I travel from Saintes to Le Mans without a car?

The best way to get from Saintes to Le Mans without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €70 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Saintes to Le Mans?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Saintes to Le Mans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Le Mans bus from?

Saintes to Le Mans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Le Mans train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Le Mans?

The best way to get from Saintes to Le Mans is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Saintes to Le Mans bus arrive?

Saintes to Le Mans bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Saintes to Le Mans train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saintes to Le Mans?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Le Mans is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Saintes to Le Mans.

How do I get a train ticket from Saintes to Le Mans?

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Saintes to Le Mans - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Le Mans by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain Tgv
4h 20m
€71–130
Bus via Nantes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Le Mans - Université Bus Stationbus
7h 4m
€28–51
Drive 285.3 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Le Manscar 285.3 km
3h 34m
€45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefortbus 172
2. Take the bus from Rochefort to Le Mansbus N723
7h 24m
€31–52

Saintes to Le Mans by train

62Weekly Trains

4h 20mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.2 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Le Mans - Université Bus Station via La Rochelle - Bus Station and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 7h 4m.

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