There are 4 ways to get from Saintes to Cholet by train, 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- Take the train from Saintes to La Roche-sur-Yontrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Clissontrain Ter
4h 23m€45–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saintes to Poitiersbus FlixBus N1153
- Take the bus from Gare de Poitiers to Hôtel de Villebus L7
5h 10m€14–53Drive 182.4 km
- Drive from Saintes to Choletcar 182.4 km
2h 7m€30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Niorttrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 3 to Gare SNCFbus 145
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Avenue Des Calinsbus 103
5h 27m€19–28
Saintes to Cholet by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Cholet is to train and bus which costs €19 - €28 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to Cholet is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Cholet. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Gare de Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Cholet. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Cholet via La Roche Sur Yon and Clisson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Saintes and Cholet is 264 km. The road distance is 182.4 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to Cholet without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Saintes to Cholet, including transfers.
Saintes to Cholet bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Cholet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to Cholet is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €55 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Cholet, France?
You can take a train from Saintes to Cholet via La Roche Sur Yon and Clisson in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Hôtel de Ville via Poitiers and Gare de Poitiers in around 5h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to La Roche-sur-Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Clisson
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saintes to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Hôtel de Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Mobilite79@deux-sevres.fr
- Website
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Hôtel de Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare Routiere Quai 3 to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare SNCF to Avenue Des Calins
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
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Booking & Getting There
Saintes to Cholet bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.
Saintes to Cholet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Roche-sur-Yon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Cholet is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Saintes to Cholet.
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