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How to get fromSaintes to Le Mansby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain train Tgv
    4h 18m
    €73–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Le Mans - Université Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 33m
    €26–49

  3. Drive  285.3 km

    1. Drive from Saintes to Le Manscar car 285.3 km
    3h 34m
    €46–66

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Rocheforttrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rochefort to Le Mansbus bus N723
    7h 4m
    €37–58

Saintes to Le Mans by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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 18m. 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 6h 33m.

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