There are 3 ways to get from Chalais to La Rochelle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chalais to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
3h 46m€32–68Drive 157.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Chalais to La Rochellecar 157.9 km
2h 1m€25–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Chalais to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
4h 8m€29–52
Chalais to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chalais to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chalais to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Chalais to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chalais and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Angouleme and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Chalais and La Rochelle is 201 km. The road distance is 157.9 km.
The best way to get from Chalais to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Chalais to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Chalais to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chalais station.
Chalais to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chalais to La Rochelle is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Chalais to La Rochelle.
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What companies run services between Chalais, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Chalais to La Rochelle Ville via Angouleme and Saintes in around 3h 46m.
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 Chalais to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chalais to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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