There are 4 ways to get from Angers to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 Angers St Laud to NantesTer / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle591A / ...
3h 25m€26–67Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Angers to La Rochelle186.2 km
2h 39m€12Bus
- Take the bus from Angers to La RochelleN723
3h 35m€20–28Drive 185.9 km
- Drive from Angers to La Rochelle185.9 km
2h€29–41
Angers to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Angers to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €12 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Angers to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h and costs €28 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Angers and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Angers to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Angers St Laud and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Angers and La Rochelle is 266 km. The road distance is 185.9 km.
The best way to get from Angers to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €26 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Angers to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Angers to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Angers station.
Angers to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Angers St Laud station.
The best way to get from Angers to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €26 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €28 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Angers, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Angers St Laud to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Angers to La Rochelle once daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Angers St Laud to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Angers St Laud to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Angers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Angers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Angers to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Angers to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Angers to La Rochelle is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Angers to La Rochelle.
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There are 2375+ hotels available in La Rochelle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Angers and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














