There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 153
2h 56m€4–12Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Saintes to Royantrain Ter
3h 55m€20–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle (LRH) to Royan78.2 km
1h 3mDrive 78.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royancar 78.2 km
1h 3m€15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royantaxi 78.2 km
1h 3m€170–210
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan is to bus which costs €3 - €12 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €14 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at ROY Gare Intermodale via Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Royan via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) and Royan is 80 km. The road distance is 78.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan without a car is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs €3 - €12.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan, including transfers.
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from Gare routière station.
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs €3 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle Airport (LRH), France and Royan, France?
Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime operates a bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h 33m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aéroport to Royan via Gare La Rochelle - Jean Bouche, La Rochelle Ville, and Saintes in around 3h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle (LRH) to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- €170–210
Abeilles Taxi La Rochelle
- Phone
- +33 5 46 41 22 22
- Website
- taxi-la-rochelle.com
Anthony Taxi
- Phone
- +33 6 71 49 30 98
- Website
- taxi-ile-de-re.com
Ask Taxi La Rochelle
- Phone
- +33 6 29 64 00 74
- Website
- ask-taxi-larochelle.fr
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at ROY Gare Intermodale station.
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to Royan.
There are 1733+ hotels available in Royan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) and Royan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.