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, line 1 bus
best- Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin to Laleu Les Douanesbus 1
2h 11mDrive 78.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH)car 78.3 km
50 min€13–18Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Villebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin to Aéroportbus 1
2h 47mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Saintes to La Rochelle-LRH78.3 km
50 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH)taxi 78.3 km
50 min€150–190
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saintes to La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is to drive which costs €12 - €18 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 - €18.
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 Moulin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Saintes and La Rochelle Airport (LRH) is 81 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 and line 1 bus which takes 2h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 11m 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) bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, 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 3192+ hotels available in La Rochelle Airport (LRH).
What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and La Rochelle Airport (LRH), France?
You can take a bus from Saintes to Aéroport via La Rochelle Ville and Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin in around 2h 47m.
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 Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 0 810 17 18 17
- Website
- yelo.agglo-larochelle.fr
Bus from Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin to Laleu Les Douanes
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- yelo.agglo-larochelle.fr
Bus from Gare La Rochelle - Jean Moulin to Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- yelo.agglo-larochelle.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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
- €150–190
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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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.









