The average train between Rennes and Saintes takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes 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 Rennes and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Saintes at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Saintes station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Rennes to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Rennes to Saintes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Rennes and Saintes is 274.5 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Saintes via Nantes in around 4h 57m.