There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charente by train, 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 La Rochelle Ville to Angoulemetrain Ter
4h 19m€28–46Drive 139.8 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charentecar 139.8 km
1h 57m€23–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle (LRH) to Charente139.8 km
1h 57mTrain via Saintes
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
4h 43m€26–46
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charente by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charente is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charente is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charente. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Angouleme via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) and Charente is 163 km. The road distance is 139.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charente without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €27 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charente, including transfers.
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charente is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Charente.
There are 574+ hotels available in Charente.
What companies run services between La Rochelle Airport (LRH), France and Charente, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Angouleme 3 times a day. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
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 La Rochelle Ville to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle (LRH) to Charente
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) and Charente. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






