There are 4 ways to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
2h 25m€25–49Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Angoulême to La Rochelle136.5 km
2h 12m€7–9Bus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to JONZAC - Gare SNCFbus 136
- Take the bus from Jonzac to La Rochelle Villebus Autocar
4h 35m€22–32Drive 136.3 km
- Drive from Angoulême to La Rochellecar 136.3 km
1h 55m€22–31
Angoulême to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €7 - €9 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Angoulême to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Angouleme-Gare Sncf and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Jonzac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Angoulême to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Angouleme and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Angoulême and La Rochelle is 150 km. The road distance is 136.3 km.
The best way to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €25 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Angoulême to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, depart from Angouleme-Gare Sncf station.
Angoulême to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Angouleme station.
The best way to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Angoulême, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Angouleme to La Rochelle Ville via Saintes in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to La Rochelle Ville via JONZAC - Gare SNCF and Jonzac in around 4h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to JONZAC - Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Jonzac to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Angoulême to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Angoulême to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, arrive at JONZAC - Gare SNCF station.
Angoulême to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Angoulême to La Rochelle is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Angoulême to La Rochelle.
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