There are 3 ways to get from Saintes to Vannes by train, 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 Vannestrain Ter
5h 9m€66–128Bus
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 Vannesbus
6h 9m€26–51Drive 313.4 km
- Drive from Saintes to Vannescar 313.4 km
3h 27m€49–71
Saintes to Vannes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Vannes is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Vannes is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Vannes via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Vannes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Saintes and Vannes is 387 km. The road distance is 313.4 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Vannes without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Saintes to Vannes, including transfers.
Saintes to Vannes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Vannes is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 9m.
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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Vannes via La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 6h 9m.
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 3 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 Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- 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
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- 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
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Vannes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Saintes to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Vannes is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Saintes to Vannes.
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