There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Ponstrain Ter
2h 24m€19–35Drive 103.5 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintongecar 103.5 km
1h 9m€16–24Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Ponsbus Autocar
3h 15m€22–29Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to SGS Place du Champ de Foirebus 158
3h 19m€18–30
La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at SGS Place du Champ de Foire via PON Gare SNCF Pons. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Pons via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge is 110 km. The road distance is 103.5 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge 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 Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €29 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Pons every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle Ville to Pons once daily. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Pons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Pons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from STE Gare Routière de Saintes to SGS Place du Champ de Foire
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Pons station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pons station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Genis-de-Saintonge.
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