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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Rotterdam via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via La Rochelle Ville, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Saintes to Rotterdam?

The distance between Saintes and Rotterdam is 988 km. The road distance is 901.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 55m and costs €210 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Saintes to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saintes to Rotterdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Saintes to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 8h 55m and costs €210 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 23m.

Where does the Saintes to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Saintes to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Saintes to Rotterdam train arrive?

Saintes to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Rotterdam is 901 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Saintes to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Saintes to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Saintes to Rotterdam by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 55m
€210–441
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Lillebus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 23m
€62–110
Drive 901.1 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Rotterdamcar 901.1 km
8h 45m
€159–230
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BOD - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 43m
€115–311
Train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Tourcoingtrain
3. Take the train from Tourcoing to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
11h 40m
€140–403
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Brussels Southbus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec
15h 28m
€91–161
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NTE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 22m
€129–349
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BOD - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 3m
€110–307

Saintes to Rotterdam by train and subway

49Weekly Services

8h 55mAverage Duration

€210Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saintes to Rotterdam.

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Distance: 987.6 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Saintes to Rotterdam Centraal via La Rochelle Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Rotterdam via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 14h 23m.

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