There are 5 ways to get from Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
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 Pl. du Champ de Foire to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 405
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
4h 31m€46–92Bus via Nantes
cheapest- Take the bus from Pl. du Champ de Foire to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 405
- Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
4h 39m€20–39Drive 150.1 km
- Drive from Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochellecar 150.1 km
2h 27m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
4h 36m€52–103Bus
- Take the bus from Pl. du Champ de Foire to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 405
- Take the bus from Angers to La Rochellebus N723
5h 43m€22–38
Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle is to bus via Nantes which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Pl. du Champ de Foire and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Angers - Bus Station Esplanade and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Doué-la-Fontaine and La Rochelle is 311 km. The road distance is 150.1 km.
The best way to get from Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 31m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Pl. du Champ de Foire station.
Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
The best way to get from Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle is to bus via Nantes which takes 4h 39m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Doué-la-Fontaine, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Pl. du Champ de Foire to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare Routière et SNCF, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pl Champ De Foire 2 - Doué La Fontaine to La Rochelle Ville via Gare Routiere Sncf, Saumur, and Nantes in around 4h 36m.
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 Angers St Laud to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saumur to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Angers St Laud to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Saumur to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 02 41 22 72 95
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pl. du Champ de Foire to Gare Routière et SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pl. du Champ de Foire to Gare Routière et SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pl. du Champ de Foire to Gare Routière et SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Angers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.
Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Doué-la-Fontaine to La Rochelle.
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