There are 5 ways to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Saumur to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
3h 48m€84–135Drive 170.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Loire Valley to La Rochellecar 170.6 km
2h 49m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Saumur Nord -Vivy to Nantesbus 724
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 24m€56–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Saumur to Thouarstrain Ter
- Take the bus from gare sncf to Garebus
- Take the train from Niort to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
4h 56m€48–72Train via La Roche-sur-Yon
- Take the train from Port Boulet to La Roche Sur Yontrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
5h 10m€68–125
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Saumur Nord -Vivy and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Loire Valley to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Loire Valley and La Rochelle is 323 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.
The best way to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Loire Valley to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saumur Nord -Vivy station.
Loire Valley to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
The best way to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to La Rochelle Ville via Saumur and St Pierre Des Corps in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Saumur Nord -Vivy and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 4h 24m.
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 Saumur to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saumur to Thouars
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Niort to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port Boulet to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saumur Nord -Vivy to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Loire Valley to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Loire Valley to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to La Rochelle is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Loire Valley to La Rochelle.
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