There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle 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
2h 51m€25–50Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Angoulême133.6 km
2h 11m€9Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Saintes to Angoulemebus Autocar
4h 46m€28–39Drive 133.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Angoulêmecar 133.1 km
1h 57m€21–30
La Rochelle to Angoulême by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Angoulême is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Angoulême is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Angoulême. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Angouleme via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Angoulême. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Angouleme via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Angoulême is 150 km. The road distance is 133.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Angoulême without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €25 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from La Rochelle to Angoulême, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Angoulême bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle 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 to Angoulême is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Angoulême, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Angouleme via Saintes in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle Ville to Angouleme via Saintes in around 4h 46m.
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 to Angoulême bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saintes station.
La Rochelle 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 to Angoulême is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from La Rochelle to Angoulême.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Angoulême. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.