There are 3 ways to get from Saintes to Saint-Nazaire by train (TGV), bus, 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 / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to St Nazairetrain Ter
3h 32m€52–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus 701
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Nazairebus
5h 31m€23–43Drive 265.8 km
- Drive from Saintes to Saint-Nazairecar 265.8 km
2h 59m€42–60
Saintes to Saint-Nazaire by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Saint-Nazaire is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Saint-Nazaire is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Saint-Nazaire via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Saint-Nazaire. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at St Nazaire via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Saintes and Saint-Nazaire is 315 km. The road distance is 265.8 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Saint-Nazaire without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Saintes to Saint-Nazaire, including transfers.
Saintes to Saint-Nazaire bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Saint-Nazaire is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Saint-Nazaire, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to St Nazaire via Nantes in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Saint-Nazaire via La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 5h 31m.
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
Train from Nantes to St Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to St Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Nazaire
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Saint-Nazaire bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Saintes to Saint-Nazaire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Saint-Nazaire is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Saintes to Saint-Nazaire.
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