There are 4 ways to get from Périgueux to La Rochelle by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Perigueux to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
4h 44m€53–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monop to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCFbus 310
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Royanbus
- Take the bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
7h 25m€24–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Perigueux to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 30m€36–59Drive 215 km
- Drive from Périgueux to La Rochellecar 215 km
3h 5m€35–50
Périgueux to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Périgueux to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Périgueux to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Périgueux to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monop and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Angouleme and Royan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Périgueux to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Perigueux and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Périgueux and La Rochelle is 321 km. The road distance is 215 km.
The best way to get from Périgueux to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €50 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Périgueux to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Périgueux to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Dordogne, depart from LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monop station.
Périgueux to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Perigueux station.
The best way to get from Périgueux to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Périgueux, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Perigueux to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monop to La Rochelle - Bus Station via LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF, Angouleme, and Royan in around 7h 25m.
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 Perigueux to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Perigueux to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Francheville Monop to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Dordogne
Bus from Angouleme to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
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Booking & Getting There
Périgueux to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Dordogne, arrive at LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF station.
Périgueux to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Périgueux to La Rochelle is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Périgueux to La Rochelle.
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