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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 an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Nantes to Saintes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Saintes:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Saintes costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 21m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Nantes to Saintes
How to get from Nantes to Saintes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nantes to Saintes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3835
3:59 PM 2h40 Nantes station 6:39 PM Saintes station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3835
3:59 PM 2h40 Nantes station 6:39 PM Saintes station $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 3837
5:55 PM 2h37 Nantes station 8:32 PM Saintes station $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 3833
12:09 PM 2h50 Nantes station 2:59 PM Saintes station $42 1 One-way 0 transfers 
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L15 (864767)7:35 PM 3h31 Nantes station 11:06 PM Saintes station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
5306 · 8485+L16 (864626)12:44 PM 5h05 Nantes station 5:49 PM Saintes station $138 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Saintes:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Saintes costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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 Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Saintes, Boulevard de Vladimir.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Saintes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saintes by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
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