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

The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Saintes is to bus which costs €24 - €120 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lorient to Saintes is to drive which takes 4h and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Lorient and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Saintes via Nantes and La Rochelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lorient and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Saintes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Lorient to Saintes?

The distance between Lorient and Saintes is 440 km. The road distance is 369.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lorient to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €50 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Lorient to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Saintes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lorient to Saintes train from?

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

Train or bus from Lorient to Saintes?

The best way to get from Lorient to Saintes is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €50 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €120 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Lorient to Saintes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lorient to Saintes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lorient to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Saintes is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Lorient to Saintes.

How do I get a train ticket from Lorient to Saintes?

Book your Lorient to Saintes train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lorient to Saintes?

Book your Lorient to Saintes bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 611+ hotels available in Saintes.

Lorient to Saintes - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lorient to Saintes by train (TGV), 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 Lorient to NantesTer
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintes591A / ...
5h 25m
€53–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorient to Nantes761
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochelle701
3. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Saintes
7h 20m
€24–119
Drive 369.4 km
1. Drive from Lorient to Saintes369.4 km
4h
€57–82

Lorient to Saintes by train

39Weekly Trains

5h 25mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lorient to Saintes.

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Distance: 440.1 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lorient to Saintes via Nantes in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Saintes via Nantes and La Rochelle in around 7h 20m.

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