There are 6 ways to get from Bourgueil to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Nantes
best- Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
4h 31m€68–127Bus via Nantes
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
7h 7m€23–43Drive 183.9 km
- Drive from Bourgueil to La Rochellecar 183.9 km
3h 5m€29–42Train (TGV)
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 8m€59–101Train #2
- Take the train from St Patrice to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
5h 41m€60–118Bus
- Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from Angers to La Rochellebus N723
7h 59m€24–42
Bourgueil to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bourgueil to La Rochelle is to bus via Nantes which costs €23 - €45 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bourgueil to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bourgueil to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from La Croix Rouge and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Bourgueil to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Port Boulet and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Saumur and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Bourgueil and La Rochelle is 332 km. The road distance is 183.9 km.
The best way to get from Bourgueil to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Nantes which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Bourgueil to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Bourgueil to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.
Bourgueil to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
The best way to get from Bourgueil to La Rochelle is to train via Nantes which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Bourgueil, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a vehicle from Bourgueil to La Rochelle Ville via Port Boulet, Saumur, and Nantes in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Croix Rouge to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 7h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Saumur to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- 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 Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Patrice to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- 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 Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- 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 Saumur to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 02 41 22 72 95
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Angers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Bourgueil to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.
Bourgueil to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bourgueil to La Rochelle is 184 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Bourgueil to La Rochelle.
There are 3236+ hotels available in La Rochelle.



















