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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Rennes-le-Châteauby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Rennes-le-Château by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from CARCASSONNE - Chenier to COUIZA - Place Sainte Annebus bus 402
    8h 24m
    €54–98

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus bus 701
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Carcassonnebus bus 718
    3. Take the bus from CARCASSONNE - Chenier to COUIZA - Place Sainte Annebus bus 402
    9h 21m
    €47–78

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain train
    3. Take the bus from CARCASSONNE - Chenier to COUIZA - Place Sainte Annebus bus 402
    8h 28m
    €90–187

  4. Drive 533.3 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Rennes-le-Châteaucar car 533.3 km
    5h 20m
    €83–120

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane NTE - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train
    4. Take the bus from CARCASSONNE - Chenier to COUIZA - Place Sainte Annebus bus
    8h 17m
    €100–292

La Rochelle to Rennes-le-Château by bus and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Rennes-le-Château, France?

You can take a bus from La Rochelle to COUIZA - Place Sainte Anne via Toulouse, Carcassonne, and CARCASSONNE - Chenier in around 9h 21m.

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