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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Saviol to Poitierstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    2h 55m
    €97–135

  2. Drive  150.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Benest to La Rochellecar car 150.3 km
    2h 4m
    €24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lep Louise Michel to Gare Routiere Quai 2bus bus 148
    2. Take the bus from Pôle Atlantique to Gare routièrebus bus 140E
    4h 19m
    €65–75

  4. Train via Gare de Ruffec

    1. Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitierstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    3h 7m
    €95–134

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from L'allemandie Rd174 to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus bus 181
    2. Take the train from Angouleme to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphinetrain train Ter
    4h 58m
    €59–84

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  • Distance: 223 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Benest, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a vehicle from Benest to La Rochelle Ville via St Saviol and Poitiers in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Benest to Gare routière via Lep Louise Michel, Gare Sncf, and Pôle Atlantique in around 4h 19m.

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