There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Émilion by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Bordeaux
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Emiliontrain Ter
3h 15m€22–36Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Emiliontrain Ter
3h 43m€20–34Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cenontrain Ter
- Take the train from Cenon to St Emiliontrain Ter
3h 20m€40–67Drive 184.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Émilioncar 184.2 km
2h 2m€30–43
La Rochelle to Saint-Émilion by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Émilion is to bus and train which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Émilion is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Saint-Émilion. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Emilion via Cenon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Saint-Émilion is 223 km. The road distance is 184.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Émilion without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 3h 15m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from La Rochelle to Saint-Émilion, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Saint-Émilion train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Saint-Émilion train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cenon station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Saint-Émilion is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from La Rochelle to Saint-Émilion.
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What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saint-Émilion, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to St Emilion via Cenon in around 3h 20m.
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 Bordeaux St Jean to St Emilion
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cenon to St Emilion
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Emilion
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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