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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Saintes is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Saintes is to fly and train which takes 7h 24m and costs €290 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Saintes via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Saintes via Magenta, Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and La Rochelle Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Saintes?

The distance between Rotterdam and Saintes is 991 km. The road distance is 898.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Saintes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 58m and costs €240 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Rotterdam to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Saintes bus from?

Rotterdam to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Saintes train from?

Rotterdam to Saintes train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Saintes?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Saintes is to train via Paris which takes 8h 58m and costs €240 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Saintes bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Saintes train arrive?

Rotterdam to Saintes train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Saintes?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Saintes is 898 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Rotterdam to Saintes.

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

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

Book your Rotterdam to Saintes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 355+ hotels available in Saintes.

Rotterdam to Saintes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Saintes by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter
8h 58m
€242–443
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Saintesbus FlixBus N1153
17h 10m
€65–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 40m
€83–179
Drive 898.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Saintescar 898.5 km
8h 48m
€159–230
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
7h 29m
€118–320
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Tourcoingtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Tourcoing to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
10h 44m
€167–371
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
8h 8m
€132–355
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC)plane RTM - EGC
2. Take the train from Bergerac to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
7h 24m
€296–596
Train, train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
3. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
9h 30m
€158–375

Rotterdam to Saintes by train and subway

49Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

€242Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 991 km
Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Saintes via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and La Rochelle Ville in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Saintes via Brussels-North train station in around 17h 10m.

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