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Compare train and coach for Saintes to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saintes to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 178 km
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£26 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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This is compared to other travel options from Saintes to Nantes:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saintes to Nantes costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Nantes take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saintes and Nantes as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saintes station and arrive in Nantes station.
- Coaches mostly depart from Saintes, Boulevard de Vladimir and arrive in Nantes, Route de Paris.
- Travel with SNCF Intercités, SNCF to go to Nantes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Nantes by coach.
- 3 direct trains per day with SNCF Intercités, SNCF.
- 5 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
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