There are 3 ways to get from Saintes to Nantes by train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Saintes to Nantes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Nantes is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Nantes is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saintes and arriving at Nantes. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Saintes and Nantes is 252 km. The road distance is 204.6 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €75.
The train from Saintes to Nantes takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Saintes to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Nantes is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Saintes to Nantes.
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What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Nantes, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saintes to Nantes 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
There are 1365+ hotels available in Nantes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saintes and Nantes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.