There are 5 ways to get from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
1h 41m€15–23Drive 78.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH)car 78.3 km
50 min€13–19Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Villebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare La Rochelle - Jean Bouche to Aéroportbus 1 / ...
2h 34m€17–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Saintes to La Rochelle (LRH)78.3 km
50 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH)taxi 78.3 km
50 min€170–210
Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH). However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Aéroport via Gare La Rochelle - Jean Bouche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH). However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Saintes and La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is 80 km. The road distance is 78.3 km.
The best way to get from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH), including transfers.
Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs €16 - €22 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and La Rochelle Airport (LRH), France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville hourly. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Aéroport via La Rochelle Ville and Gare La Rochelle - Jean Bouche in around 2h 34m.
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 Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 0 810 17 18 17
- Website
- Yélo Mobilités
Bus from Gare La Rochelle - Jean Bouche to Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Yélo Mobilités
- Ticket unitaire
- €2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Saintes to La Rochelle (LRH)
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- €170–210
Roos Taxis Saintes
- Phone
- +33 6 03 06 00 86
Taxi Roy Saintes
- Phone
- +33 6 81 48 27 11
- Website
- taxi-roy.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is 78 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH).
There are 2369+ hotels available in La Rochelle Airport (LRH).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saintes and La Rochelle Airport (LRH). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.