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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 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 $10.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$14 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from La Rochelle to Saintes by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Saintes:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Saintes costing on average $10 (€9).
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 12 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.
- 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saintes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER, SNCF Intercités, SNCF to go to Saintes by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, SNCF.
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