What is the cheapest way to get from Carnac to Saintes?

The cheapest way to get from Carnac to Saintes is to bus which costs €22 - €50 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carnac to Saintes?

The fastest way to get from Carnac to Saintes is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Carnac and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnac to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Illertissen and arriving at Saintes via Auray, Nantes and La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Carnac to Saintes?

The distance between Carnac and Saintes is 427 km. The road distance is 344.3 km.

How do I travel from Carnac to Saintes without a car?

The best way to get from Carnac to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €65 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Carnac to Saintes?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Carnac to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnac to Saintes bus from?

Carnac to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Auray station.

Train or bus from Carnac to Saintes?

The best way to get from Carnac to Saintes is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Carnac to Saintes bus arrive?

Carnac to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Can I drive from Carnac to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnac to Saintes is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Carnac to Saintes.

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 603+ hotels available in Saintes.

Carnac to Saintes - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carnac to Saintes by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Auray to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain 591A / ...
6h 48m
€66–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auray to Nantesbus 761
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
3. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saintesbus
8h 36m
€22–47
Drive 344.3 km
1. Drive from Carnac to Saintescar 344.3 km
3h 46m
€53–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Auray to Niortbus 761
2. Take the train from Niort to Saintestrain Ter
9h 32m
€31–57

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carnac to Saintes.

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Distance: 426.5 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Carnac, Bretagne, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a bus from Illertissen to Saintes via Gare Routière, Auray, and Nantes in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Illertissen to Saintes via Gare Routière, Auray, Nantes, La Rochelle, and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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