There are 3 ways to get from La Rochelle to Chalais by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Chalaistrain Ter
3h 57m€29–56Drive 154.2 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle to Chalaiscar 154.2 km
2h 2m€24–35Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Chalaistrain Ter
4h 16m€32–67
La Rochelle to Chalais by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Chalais is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Chalais is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Chalais. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Chalais via Saintes and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Chalais is 262 km. The road distance is 154.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Chalais without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 57m and costs €28 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from La Rochelle to Chalais, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Chalais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Chalais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Chalais is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from La Rochelle to Chalais.
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What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Chalais, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Chalais via Saintes and Angouleme in around 4h 16m.
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Chalais
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Chalais
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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