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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 an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m 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.
Compare ways to travel from La Rochelle to Saintes
Compare the available ways to get from La Rochelle to Saintes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Saintes:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Saintes costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $20 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$0 (-€0). The journey takes 1h 3m versus 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
38377:43 PM 0h49 La Rochelle station 8:32 PM Saintes station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3837
7:43 PM 0h49 La Rochelle station 8:32 PM Saintes station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 3837
7:43 PM 0h49 La Rochelle station 8:32 PM Saintes station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 3835
5:50 PM 0h49 La Rochelle station 6:39 PM Saintes station $13 1 One-way 0 transfers - F15 (864013)+3837
7:10 PM 1h22 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine 8:32 PM Saintes station $14 1 One-way 1 transfer - F15 (864011)+3835
5:10 PM 1h29 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine 6:39 PM Saintes station $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Saintes:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Saintes costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saintes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Saintes by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités.
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