How to travel from La Rochelle to Saintes

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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Saintes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Saintes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €4.

Distance: 37 miles (61 km)

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€12

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€13

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1h 23m

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53m

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30m

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1h 32m

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1h 2m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from La Rochelle to Saintes

How to get from La Rochelle to Saintes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Saintes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

SNCF Intercités3831
09:32AM0h51
La Rochelle station
10:23AMSaintes station
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SNCF Intercités3831
09:32AM0h51
La Rochelle station
10:23AMSaintes station
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

SNCF Intercités3833
02:11PM0h48
La Rochelle station
02:59PMSaintes station
$201One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF TERD15 (448807)
09:45AM1h30
La Rochelle station
11:15AMSaintes station
$221One-way
0 transfers
SNCF TERL15 (864753)
08:44AM1h04
La Rochelle station
09:48AMSaintes station
$221One-way
0 transfers
SNCF TERL15 (864751)
08:05AM1h04
La Rochelle station
09:09AMSaintes station
$221One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from La Rochelle to Saintes

Travel to Saintes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from La Rochelle to Saintes.

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There are 2 options to travel between La Rochelle and Saintes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from La Rochelle to Saintes is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Saintes:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Saintes costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from La Rochelle to Saintes is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Saintes take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from La Rochelle to Saintes is approximately 37 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from La Rochelle to Saintes is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Saintes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from La Rochelle to Saintes:
  • Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Saintes, Boulevard de Vladimir.
  • Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Saintes station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from La Rochelle to Saintes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saintes by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités, SNCF to go to Saintes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from La Rochelle to Saintes with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 10 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités, SNCF.
Omio customers who travel from La Rochelle to Saintes often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Bordeaux, Royan, Angoulême, Niort. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saintes and these popular destinations at a great price.

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