There are 4 ways to get from Châteauroux to La Rochelle by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Poitiers Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
5h 29m€46–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Pôle multimodalbus 433
- Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochellebus 723
6h 2m€14–21Train
- Take the train from Chateauroux to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Vierzon Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 36m€72–135Drive 256 km
- Drive from Châteauroux to La Rochellecar 256 km
3h 12m€40–58
Châteauroux to La Rochelle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Châteauroux to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €14 - €21 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Châteauroux to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Châteauroux to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at La Rochelle via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Châteauroux to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Vierzon Ville and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Châteauroux and La Rochelle is 276 km. The road distance is 256 km.
The best way to get from Châteauroux to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 29m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Châteauroux to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Châteauroux to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Gare Routière station.
Châteauroux to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateauroux station.
The best way to get from Châteauroux to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €21 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Châteauroux, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Chateauroux to La Rochelle Ville via Vierzon Ville and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to La Rochelle via Pôle multimodal and Poitiers in around 6h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chateauroux to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Poitiers Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Châteauroux to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Pôle multimodal station.
Châteauroux to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vierzon Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Châteauroux to La Rochelle is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Châteauroux to La Rochelle.
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