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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Dordogneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Dordogne by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Périgueux - Pôle Créavallée Northbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 34m
    €43–72

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Périgueux - Pôle Créavallée Northbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 48m
    €22–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Périgueuxbus bus FlixBus N706 / ...
    4h 40m
    €26–40

  4. Drive  220.4 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Dordognecar car 220.4 km
    3h 11m
    €36–51

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Perigueuxtrain train Ter
    5h 40m
    €59–100

La Rochelle to Dordogne by train, foot, and bus

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Périgueux via Bordeaux in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to LR COULOUNIEIX CHA-Créavallée N via Bordeaux St Jean, Perigueux, and LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(2) in around 5h 40m.

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