There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Langontrain Ter
3h 40m€88–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Creps to Pl. Micheletbus 4811 / ...
5h 6m€19–27Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Creps to Pl. Micheletbus 4811 / ...
4h 53m€20–32Drive 230.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Symphoriencar 230.7 km
2h 35m€36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Creps to Pl. Micheletbus 4811 / ...
4h 55m€36–70
La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien is to bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Saint-Symphorien. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Pl. Michelet via Gare Saint-Jean and Creps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Langon via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Symphorien is 262 km. The road distance is 230.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €85 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien 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-Symphorien is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saint-Symphorien, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Saint-Symphorien via Bordeaux St Jean and Langon in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Pl. Michelet via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Gare Saint-Jean, and Creps in around 4h 53m.
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 Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Langon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 1 74 34 20 00
- Website
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Creps to Pl. Michelet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Creps to Pl. Michelet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Creps to Pl. Michelet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Symphorien.
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