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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Rennes is to rideshare which costs €19 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Rennes is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Rennes via La Rochelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Rennes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Saintes to Rennes?

The distance between Saintes and Rennes is 401 km. The road distance is 310.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Saintes to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Rennes bus from?

Saintes to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Rennes train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Rennes?

The best way to get from Saintes to Rennes is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €50 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Saintes to Rennes bus arrive?

Saintes to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.

Where does the Saintes to Rennes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saintes to Rennes?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Rennes is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Saintes to Rennes.

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

Book your Saintes to Rennes train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rennes?

There are 937+ hotels available in Rennes.

Can I share a ride from Saintes to Rennes?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saintes and Rennes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Saintes to Rennes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Saintes to Rennes by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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 Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter / ...
4h 57m
€40–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochellebus N746
2. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus FlixBus N1136 / ...
5h 30m
€19–50
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Saintes to Rennesrideshare 312.8 km
4h 27m
€19
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
3. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
6h 28m
€20–50
Drive 310.5 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Rennescar 310.5 km
3h 32m
€48–68

Saintes to Rennes by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 400.5 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Saintes to Rennes via Nantes in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Rennes via La Rochelle in around 5h 30m.

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