There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Aquitaine by train (TGV), train, bus, 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 Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Agentrain Ter
- Take the train from Agen to Sauveterre-la-Lémancetrain Ter
6h 27m€68–115Drive 281.5 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle to Aquitainecar 281.5 km
4h 2m€46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the bus from LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF to LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(2)bus 310
- Take the bus from Perigueux to Sauveterre-la-Lémancebus
8h 1m€48–74Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Agenbus
- Take the bus from Agen to Sauveterre-la-Lémancebus
9h 4m€48–72
La Rochelle to Aquitaine by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Aquitaine is to drive which costs €45 - €65 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Aquitaine is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Aquitaine. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Sauveterre-la-Lémance via Bordeaux St Jean and Agen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Aquitaine. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Sauveterre-la-Lémance via Bordeaux St Jean and Agen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Aquitaine is 388 km. The road distance is 281.5 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Aquitaine without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from La Rochelle to Aquitaine, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Aquitaine bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Aquitaine 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 Aquitaine is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Sauveterre-la-Lémance via Bordeaux St Jean and Agen in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Sauveterre-la-Lémance via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Bordeaux St Jean, and Agen in around 9h 4m.
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 Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Agen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Agen to Sauveterre-la-Lémance
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Agen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF to LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(2)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Dordogne
Bus from Perigueux to Sauveterre-la-Lémance
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Agen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Agen to Sauveterre-la-Lémance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Aquitaine bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Aquitaine train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Aquitaine is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from La Rochelle to Aquitaine.
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