There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Émilion 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 St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
3h 28m€38–80Train, bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the train from St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
3h 44m€23–41Drive 188.4 km
- Drive from Saint-Émilion to La Rochellecar 188.4 km
2h 2m€30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 51m€24–43
Saint-Émilion to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Émilion to La Rochelle is to train and bus via Bordeaux which costs €22 - €45 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Émilion to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Émilion to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from St Emilion and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Saint-Émilion and La Rochelle is 238 km. The road distance is 188.4 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Émilion to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Saint-Émilion to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Saint-Émilion to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Emilion station.
Saint-Émilion 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 Saint-Émilion to La Rochelle is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Saint-Émilion to La Rochelle.
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What companies run services between Saint-Émilion, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from St Emilion to La Rochelle Ville via Bordeaux St Jean in around 3h 28m.
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 St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Emilion to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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