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How to get fromSaintes to Rennesby train, bus, rideshare, train (TGV), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Saintes to Rennes by train, bus, rideshare, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Train, bus via Nantes

    best
    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 42m
    €53–101

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Saintes to Rennesrideshare rideshare 312.6 km
    4h 27m
    €19

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    5h 43m
    €31–56

  4. Train via Redon

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Redontrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Redon to Rennestrain train Ter
    5h 52m
    €71–119

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Villebus bus Autocar
    2. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    6h 18m
    €33–55

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter / ...
    7h 7m
    €90–154

  7. Drive  310.5 km

    1. Drive from Saintes to Rennescar car 310.5 km
    3h 32m
    €50–72

Saintes to Rennes by train and bus

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Rennes, France?

You can take a train from Saintes to Rennes via Nantes and Redon in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Rennes via La Rochelle Ville and La Rochelle in around 6h 18m.

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