There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Avranches by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Avranchestrain C12
7h 6m€84–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochellebus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Avranchesbus K12
7h 50m€24–78Drive 392.4 km
- Drive from Saintes to Avranchescar 392.4 km
4h 16m€61–88Bus via Nantes
- Take the bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefortbus 172
- Take the bus from Rochefort to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Avranchesbus 712
8h 54m€24–42
Saintes to Avranches by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Avranches is to bus via Nantes which costs €24 - €45 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Avranches is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Avranches. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Avranches via La Rochelle - Bus Station and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Avranches. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Avranches via Nantes and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Saintes and Avranches is 502 km. The road distance is 392.4 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Avranches without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €80 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Saintes to Avranches, including transfers.
Saintes to Avranches bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Avranches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Avranches is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €80 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Avranches, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Avranches via Nantes and Rennes in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Avranches via La Rochelle, La Rochelle - Bus Station, Rennes - Bus Station, and Rennes in around 7h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–65
- Rail 1st Class
- €65–95
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €50–70
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Saintes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rochefort to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saintes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Rennes to Avranches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Saintes to Avranches bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Saintes to Avranches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Avranches is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Saintes to Avranches.
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