There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Richelieu by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Poitierstrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Poitiers to Port De Pilestrain Ter
3h 54m€93–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Mirabeau to Piscinebus H2
6h 38m€24–40Drive 174.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Richelieucar 174.3 km
2h 31m€27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Halte Routière to Rue Jarrybus H2
4h 42m€54–82Train, bus via Poitiers
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the train from Poitiers to Tourstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Halte Routière to Piscinebus H2
6h 39m€43–86
La Rochelle to Richelieu by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Richelieu is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Richelieu is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Richelieu. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Piscine via Vaucanson and Mirabeau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Richelieu. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Port De Piles via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Richelieu is 227 km. The road distance is 174.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Richelieu without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €90 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from La Rochelle to Richelieu, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Richelieu bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Richelieu 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 Richelieu is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Richelieu, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Richelieu via Poitiers and Port De Piles in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Piscine via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, and Mirabeau in around 6h 38m.
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 Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Port De Piles
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mirabeau to Piscine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Halte Routière to Rue Jarry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Halte Routière to Piscine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Richelieu bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Richelieu train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Richelieu is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from La Rochelle to Richelieu.
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