There are 3 ways to get from Lorient to Saintes 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- Take the train from Lorient to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
5h 28m€82–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus
8h 7m€37–61Drive 369.4 km
- Drive from Lorient to Saintescar 369.4 km
4h 2m€68–98
Lorient to Saintes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Saintes is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Lorient to Saintes is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorient station to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Lorient - Échange Bus Station and arriving at Théâtre via Nantes, La Rochelle Ville and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Saintes via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Lorient and Saintes is 440 km. The road distance is 369.4 km.
The best way to get from Lorient to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Lorient to Saintes, including transfers.
Lorient to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lorient - Échange Bus Station.
Lorient to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
The best way to get from Lorient to Saintes is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Lorient, France and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from Lorient to Saintes via Nantes in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Théâtre via Nantes, La Rochelle, La Rochelle Ville, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 8h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lorient to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lorient - Échange Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lorient to Saintes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Lorient to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Saintes is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Lorient to Saintes.
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