There are 4 ways to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle by train, 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 Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
2h 30m€29–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Angoulême to La Rochelle136.5 km
2h 12m€7–9Bus
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Royanbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 45m€23–38Drive 136.3 km
- Drive from Angoulême to La Rochellecar 136.3 km
1h 55m€26–37
Angoulême to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €7 - €9 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Angoulême to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Angouleme and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Royan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Angoulême to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Angouleme and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Angoulême and La Rochelle is 150 km. The road distance is 136.3 km.
The best way to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Angoulême to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Angouleme station.
Angoulême to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Angouleme station.
The best way to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Angoulême, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Angouleme to La Rochelle Ville via Saintes in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Angouleme to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Royan in around 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Angouleme to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Angoulême to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Angoulême to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Royan station.
Angoulême to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Angoulême to La Rochelle is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Angoulême to La Rochelle.
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