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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Saintes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 178 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£46 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Nantes to Saintes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Saintes:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Saintes costing on average £46.
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around £46 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Saintes from Nantes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nantes to Saintes is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Saintes are La Rochelle, Rochefort, Royan, Cognac and Angoulême. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Saintes on Omio.
La Rochelle is an Atlantic port city known for its old harbour, medieval towers and maritime atmosphere. Arcaded streets, seafood and a close relationship with the sea give it a relaxed, historic character.
Rochefort is a historic Atlantic port known for its naval past and the Corderie Royale. Its riverside setting and maritime museums give the town a calm, practical character.
Royan is a seaside town on France’s Atlantic coast, known for sandy beaches and distinctive post-war modernist architecture. Its setting on the Gironde estuary, with promenades, villas and a busy marina, gives it a relaxed resort feel.
Cognac is a Charente riverside town known worldwide for its namesake spirit and long distilling history. Its old streets, merchant houses and château create a calm, elegant setting.
Angoulême is best known for comics and graphic arts, seen in its murals and major comics museum. Its hilltop old town, cathedral and Charente views give it a calm historic character.
Travel to Saintes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nantes to Saintes.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Saintes:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Saintes costing on average £46.
Other travel options to Saintes take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Saintes as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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