What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle Station to Saintes?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle Station to Saintes is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle Station to Saintes?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle Station to Saintes is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €11 - €17.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle Station and Saintes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Saintes. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle Station and Saintes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Saintes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from La Rochelle Station to Saintes?

The distance between La Rochelle Station and Saintes is 73 km. The road distance is 73.3 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle Station to Saintes without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle Station to Saintes without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs €8 - €21.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle Station to Saintes?

The bus from La Rochelle to Saintes takes 55 min including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle Station to Saintes bus from?

La Rochelle Station to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle Station to Saintes train from?

La Rochelle Station to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle Station to Saintes?

The best way to get from La Rochelle Station to Saintes is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs €8 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €15 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the La Rochelle Station to Saintes bus arrive?

La Rochelle Station to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saintes station.

What is the time difference between La Rochelle Station and Saintes?

Saintes is 1h ahead of La Rochelle Station. It is currently 4:29 PM in La Rochelle Station and 5:29 PM in Saintes.

Where does the La Rochelle Station to Saintes train arrive?

La Rochelle Station to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle Station to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle Station to Saintes is 73 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from La Rochelle Station to Saintes.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle Station to Saintes?

Book your La Rochelle Station to Saintes train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle Station to Saintes?

Book your La Rochelle Station to Saintes bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 606+ hotels available in Saintes.

Can I share a ride from La Rochelle Station to Saintes?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle Station and Saintes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

La Rochelle Station to Saintes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle Station to Saintes by bus, train, car, taxi, or rideshare

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Saintesbus N746
1h 14m
€8–21
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Saintesrideshare 74.6 km
1h 30m
€5
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter / ...
1h 17m
€10–15
Drive 73.3 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle Station to Saintescar 73.3 km
54 min
€12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from La Rochelle Station to Saintestaxi 73.3 km
54 min
€140–180

La Rochelle Station to Saintes by foot and bus

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle Station to Saintes.

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Distance: 72.7 km
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between La Rochelle Station, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Saintes 5 times a week. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 55 min. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes hourly. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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