There are 3 ways to get from Arzal to La Rochelle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Pontchateau to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
3h 41m€106–151Drive 210.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Arzal to La Rochellecar 210.9 km
2h 27m€34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Centre to Gare Routièrebus 608
- Take the bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
6h 12m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arzal to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Arzal to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Arzal to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Centre and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Vannes and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Arzal to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Pontchateau and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Arzal and La Rochelle is 258 km. The road distance is 210.9 km.
The best way to get from Arzal to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Arzal to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Arzal to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BreizhGo, depart from Centre station.
Arzal to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pontchateau station.
The best way to get from Arzal to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €100 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Arzal, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a vehicle from Arzal to La Rochelle Ville via Pontchateau and Nantes in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Centre to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Vannes and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 6h 12m.
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 Pontchateau to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- communication@bretagne.bzh
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from Centre to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vannes to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Arzal to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BreizhGo, arrive at Gare Routière station.
Arzal to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arzal to La Rochelle is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Arzal to La Rochelle.
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