There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Nantes by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
2h 42m€40–85Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saintes to Nantes206.3 km
3h 8m€14Bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
3h 37m€18–33Drive 204.6 km
- Drive from Saintes to Nantescar 204.6 km
2h 18m€32–46
Saintes to Nantes by train
Questions & Answers
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.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Nantes via La Rochelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saintes and arriving at Nantes. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
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 42m and costs €40 - €85.
The train from Saintes to Nantes takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Saintes to Nantes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Nantes is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 37m.
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 every 2 hours. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Nantes via La Rochelle - Bus Station and La Rochelle in around 3h 37m.
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
- 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
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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Nantes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus 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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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.