What is the cheapest way to get from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €11 - €16 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €11 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Charente-Maritime and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cours Genêt and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle?

The distance between Charente-Maritime and La Rochelle is 77 km. The road distance is 70.3 km.

How do I travel from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €11 - €25.

How long does it take to get from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle bus from?

Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Buss, depart from Cours Genêt station.

Train or bus from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs €11 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Buss, arrive at Gare SNCF station.

Can I drive from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle is 70 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 3254+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
1h 55m
€11–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cours Genêt to Gare SNCFbus A / ...
2. Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Villebus Autocar
3h 7m
Drive 70.3 km
1. Drive from Charente-Maritime to La Rochellecar 70.3 km
54 min
€12–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelletaxi 70.3 km
54 min
€140–170

Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle by bus and train

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1h 55mAverage Duration

€11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.1 km
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Charente-Maritime, France and La Rochelle, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville hourly. Tickets cost €11–25 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cours Genêt to La Rochelle Ville via Gare SNCF and Saintes in around 3h 7m.

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