What is the cheapest way to get from Benest to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Benest to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Benest to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Benest to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €22 - €35.

How far is it from Benest to La Rochelle?

The distance between Benest and La Rochelle is 158 km. The road distance is 148.6 km.

How do I travel from Benest to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Benest to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train via Niort which takes 3h 22m and costs €60 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Benest to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Benest to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Train or bus from Benest to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Benest to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €70 and takes 4h 25m.

Can I drive from Benest to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Benest to La Rochelle is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Benest to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1999+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Benest to La Rochelle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Bus, train via Niort
best
1. Take the bus from Lep Louise Michel to Gare Routiere Quai 2bus 148
2. Take the train from Niort to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
3h 22m
€63–88
Drive 148.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Benest to La Rochellecar 148.6 km
2h 6m
€23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to Poitierstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
3h 56m
€81–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lep Louise Michel to Gare Routiere Quai 2bus 148
2. Take the bus from Pôle Atlantique to Gare routièrebus 140E
4h 25m
€57–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from L'allemandie Rd174 to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 181
2. Take the train from Angouleme to La Rochelle.Porte Dauphinetrain Ter
4h 55m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Benest to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 157.6 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Benest to La Rochelle Ville via Gare de Ruffec and Poitiers in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Benest to Gare routière via Lep Louise Michel, Gare Sncf, and Pôle Atlantique in around 4h 25m.

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