There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle Station to Angoulême by train, bus, 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 Saintestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
3h 5m€25–50Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Angoulême133.6 km
2h 17m€9Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Saintes to Angoulemebus Autocar
5h€28–39Drive 134.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle Station to Angoulêmecar 134.7 km
2h 1m€21–31
La Rochelle Station to Angoulême by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle Station to Angoulême is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle Station to Angoulême is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle Station to Angoulême. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Angouleme via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle Station to Angoulême. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Angouleme via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between La Rochelle Station and Angoulême is 151 km. The road distance is 134.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Station to Angoulême without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €25 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from La Rochelle Station to Angoulême, including transfers.
La Rochelle Station to Angoulême bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle Station to Angoulême 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 Station to Angoulême is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between La Rochelle Station, France and Angoulême, France?
You can take a vehicle from La Rochelle Station to Angouleme via La Rochelle Ville and Saintes in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from La Rochelle Station to Angouleme via La Rochelle Ville and Saintes in around 5h.
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 La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle Station to Angoulême bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saintes station.
La Rochelle Station to Angoulême train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle Station to Angoulême is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from La Rochelle Station to Angoulême.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle Station and Angoulême. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









