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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Saintes to Nantes. Traveling by bus from Saintes to Nantes usually takes around 8 hours and 30 minutes, but the fastest BlaBlaCar Bus bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 111 mi (178 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 20m |
| Cheapest price | €21.05 |
| Most frequent service | BlaBlaCar Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Saintes to Nantes?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Saintes to Nantes. BlaBlaCar Bus is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlaBlaCar Bus | 1 | 8h 30m | €39.43 |
BlaBlaCar Bus is a bus service provider focused on reducing carbon emissions without breaking the bank. With rides to cities and towns across Europe, including Saintes and Nantes, BlaBlaCar Bus has a variety of routes to get you to your chosen destination. Coaches in the BlaBlaCar Bus fleet are equipped with extra legroom, free Wi-Fi, clean toilets, and power outlets throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 178 kilometers from Saintes to Nantes. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 20 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Saintes to Nantes. It leaves the station in Saintes at 17:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Nantes
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Nantes is a green city with high quality of life and many things to see. Much of the city's architecture is fairly contemporary, but you can stumble upon historic buildings dating back to ancient times. Check out several segments of ancient walls surrounding the city, or head to Château des ducs de Bretagne and neighboring Cathédrale Saint Pierre. Of Nantes' many museums, the most notable is the Fine Art Museum, which covers various subject matters and art periods.
Nantes is known for its excellent wine and seafood. This region of France is also the birthplace of crêpes, those thin, delicious pancakes. Head to Cafe Molière or La Cigale for some of the best cuisine in Nantes.
Nantes is one of the cities we included in our itinerary of ten French cities to visit for under $150. So as you can guess, travel in and out of Nantes is not too expensive! Taking the bus is often the cheapest option, with tickets available on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, and others. Regular TGV trains connect Nantes to Paris, so it is easy to reach the biggest travel hub in France.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Saintes?
Main departure station: 12 Boulevard de Vladimir
Most buses depart from the main station in Saintes.
All bus stations in Saintes:
12 Boulevard de Vladimir
Where does the bus arrive in Nantes?
Main arrival station: 4 Route de Paris
All buses from Saintes arrive at one main station in Nantes.
Bus stations in Nantes:
4 Route de Paris
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