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Compare train and bus for Nantes to Saintes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Saintes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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€32 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Nantes 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 Nantes to Saintes:
A train is $1 (€0.97) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nantes to Saintes costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Saintes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Saintes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nantes, Route de Paris and arrive in Saintes, Boulevard de Vladimir.
- Travel with SNCF Intercités, TER BreizhGo, SNCF to go to Saintes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saintes by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF Intercités, SNCF.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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