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How to get fromQuimper to Saintesby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Quimper to Saintes by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Quimper to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    6h 7m
    €84–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus 701
    3. Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus bus
    9h 43m
    €42–68

  3. Drive  430.6 km

    1. Drive from Quimper to Saintescar car 430.6 km
    4h 39m
    €69–100

Quimper to Saintes by train

Calendar23Weekly Trains
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Quimper to Saintes via Nantes in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Théâtre via Nantes, La Rochelle, La Rochelle Ville, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 9h 43m.

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