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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Descartesby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Descartes by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Poitiers to Dange-Saint-Romaintrain train Ter
    3h 25m
    €56–93

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Halte Routière to Pierre Balluebus bus H
    6h 25m
    €23–40

  3. Drive 191.7 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Descartescar car 191.7 km
    2h 1m
    €30–43

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the bus from Lycée Grandmont to Pierre Balluebus bus H
    4h 51m
    €54–83

La Rochelle to Descartes by bus

Calendar17Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Descartes, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Descartes via Poitiers and Dange-Saint-Romain in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Pierre Ballue via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 4, and Halte Routière in around 6h 25m.

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