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There are 5 ways to get from Cholet to Saintes by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cholet to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    4h 33m
    €52–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hôtel de Ville to Viaduc Léon Blumbus bus L7
    2. Take the bus from Poitiers to Saintesbus bus FlixBus N1153
    5h
    €14–49

  3. Drive  183.2 km

    1. Drive from Cholet to Saintescar car 183.2 km
    2h 7m
    €30–43

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Saint Pierre to Pem-Sncfbus bus 510
    2. Take the train from La Roche-sur-Yon to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    5h 11m
    €36–62

  5. Bus, train via Niort

    1. Take the bus from Avenue Des Calins to Gare SNCFbus bus 103
    2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routiere Quai 3bus bus 145
    3. Take the train from Niort to Saintestrain train Ter
    5h 18m
    €18–27

Cholet to Saintes by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Cholet to Saintes via Nantes in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hôtel de Ville to Saintes via Poitiers in around 5h.

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