There are 5 ways to get from Châteauroux to La Rochelle by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Médiathèque to Pôle multimodalbus 433
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
4h 28m€26–53Train
- 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 27m€72–140Drive 256 km
- Drive from Châteauroux to La Rochellecar 256 km
3h 12m€40–57Bus, train via Chateauroux Gare Routiere
- Take the bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Poitiers Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
4h 32m€46–81Bus
- Take the bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to Poitiers Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochellebus 723
6h 2m€33–48
Châteauroux to La Rochelle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Châteauroux to La Rochelle is to bus and train which costs €26 - €55 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Châteauroux to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Châteauroux to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux Gare Routiere 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 27m.
The distance between Châteauroux and La Rochelle is 277 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 4h 28m and costs €26 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Châteauroux to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Châteauroux to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Chateauroux Gare Routiere 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 27m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chateauroux Gare Routiere to La Rochelle via Poitiers Gare Routiere and Poitiers in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chateauroux to Vierzon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vierzon Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Médiathèque to Pôle multimodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poitiers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Châteauroux to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Poitiers Gare Routiere 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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