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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Lorient is to bus which costs €19 - €55 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Lorient is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from STE Gare Routière de Saintes and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Rochefort and Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Lorient via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Saintes to Lorient?

The distance between Saintes and Lorient is 440 km. The road distance is 369.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Saintes to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Lorient bus from?

Saintes to Lorient bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from STE Gare Routière de Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Lorient train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Lorient?

The best way to get from Saintes to Lorient is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Saintes to Lorient bus arrive?

Saintes to Lorient bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort station.

Where does the Saintes to Lorient train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saintes to Lorient?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Lorient is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Saintes to Lorient.

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

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

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Saintes to Lorient - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Saintes to Lorient by train (TGV), 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
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain Ter
5h 41m
€50–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefortbus 172
2. Take the bus from Rochefort to Nantesbus
3. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus
8h 19m
€19–52
Drive 369.7 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Lorientcar 369.7 km
4h 3m
€57–83

Saintes to Lorient by train

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Distance: 440.1 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Saintes to Lorient via Nantes in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Rochefort and Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles in around 8h 19m.

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