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Compare bus and train 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 bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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 $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to Saintes
How to get from La Rochelle to Saintes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Saintes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:25 PM0h55La Rochelle, Jean Moulin11:20 PMSaintes, Boulevard de Vladimir$121One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus10:25 PM0h55La Rochelle, Jean Moulin11:20 PMSaintes, Boulevard de Vladimir$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus10:25 PM0h55La Rochelle, Jean Moulin11:20 PMSaintes, Boulevard de Vladimir$121One-way0 transfers
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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 $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
- Around 13 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Saintes station.
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Saintes, Boulevard de Vladimir.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF to go to Saintes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saintes by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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