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How to get fromSaumur to La Rochelleby train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Saumur to La Rochelle by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saumur to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    3h 37m
    €56–89

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Saumur to Thouarstrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from gare sncf to Garebus bus
    3. Take the train from Niort to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    4h 56m
    €21–35

  3. Train, bus via Nantes

    1. Take the train from Saumur to Angers St Laudtrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 35m
    €23–41

  4. Drive  167.5 km

    1. Drive from Saumur to La Rochellecar car 167.5 km
    2h 40m
    €27–39

  5. Train via La Roche-sur-Yon

    1. Take the train from Saumur to La Roche Sur Yontrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    4h 40m
    €44–76

Saumur to La Rochelle by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Saumur to La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps in around 3h 37m.

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