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

The cheapest way to get from Quimper to Saintes is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Quimper to Saintes is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Quimper and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Quimper station to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Quimper - Bus Station and arriving at Saintes via Nantes and La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Quimper and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Quimper to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Quimper and arriving at Saintes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Quimper to Saintes?

The distance between Quimper and Saintes is 505 km. The road distance is 430.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Quimper to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Quimper to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Quimper to Saintes bus from?

Quimper to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Quimper - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Quimper to Saintes train from?

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

Train or bus from Quimper to Saintes?

The best way to get from Quimper to Saintes is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Quimper to Saintes bus arrive?

Quimper to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where does the Quimper to Saintes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Quimper to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Quimper to Saintes is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Quimper to Saintes.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Saintes?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Quimper to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain 591A / ...
6h 7m
€83–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Quimper - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
2. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
3. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saintesbus
8h 34m
€32–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Quimper to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Nantes to Rochefortbus
3. Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to STE Gare Routière de Saintesbus 172
8h 33m
€58–113
Drive 430.6 km
1. Drive from Quimper to Saintescar 430.6 km
4h 39m
€67–96

Quimper to Saintes by train

38Weekly Trains

6h 7mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest 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 Saintes via Nantes, La Rochelle, and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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