The average train between Lorient and Saintes takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Lorient to Saintes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Lorient and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Saintes at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 57m • 1 change
5h 23m • 1 changeArrives next day

15h 50m • 1 change
7h 4m • 1 change
5h 57m • 1 changeArrives next day

15h 9m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Lorient to Saintes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Lorient station and arriving at Saintes station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Lorient to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Lorient to Saintes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lorient and Saintes is 304.9 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Lorient to Saintes via Nantes in around 5h 27m.