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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Quimper is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Quimper?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Quimper station. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Quimper - Bus Station via La Rochelle and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Quimper?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Quimper. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Quimper via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Saintes to Quimper?

The distance between Saintes and Quimper is 505 km. The road distance is 431.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Quimper without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €80 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Saintes to Quimper, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Quimper bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saintes to Quimper train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Quimper?

The best way to get from Saintes to Quimper is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Saintes to Quimper bus arrive?

Saintes to Quimper bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Saintes to Quimper train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saintes to Quimper?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Quimper is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Saintes to Quimper.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Quimper?

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

There are 3 ways to get from Saintes to Quimper 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 Quimpertrain Ter / ...
6h 23m
€81–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus 701
3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Quimper - Bus Stationbus
8h 30m
€31–63
Drive 431.4 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Quimpercar 431.4 km
4h 41m
€66–95

Saintes to Quimper by train

36Weekly Trains

6h 23mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505.3 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Saintes to Quimper via Nantes in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Quimper - Bus Station via La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 8h 30m.

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