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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train 591A / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Vannestrain train Ter
    5h 12m
    €70–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefortbus bus 172
    2. Take the bus from Rochefort to Nantesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannesbus bus
    7h 34m
    €25–40

  3. Drive  313.4 km

    1. Drive from Saintes to Vannescar car 313.4 km
    3h 27m
    €60–86

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train 591A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 26m
    €54–89

Saintes to Vannes by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Saintes to Vannes via Nantes in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to Vannes via Rochefort and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 7h 34m.

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