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 bus which costs €5 - €10 and takes 55 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?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saintes and arriving at La Rochelle. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

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

The distance between Charente-Maritime and La Rochelle is 71 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 bus which takes 55 min and costs €5 - €10.

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

The bus from Saintes to La Rochelle takes 55 min including transfers and departs five times a week.

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

Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saintes station.

Train or bus from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 55 min and costs €5 - €10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €12 - €25 and takes 1h 28m.

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

Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle?

Book your Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 3275+ 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochellebus N746
55 min
€5–10
Train
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
1h 28m
€12–25
Drive 70.3 km
1. Drive from Charente-Maritime to La Rochellecar 70.3 km
54 min
€11–16
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

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Distance: 70.7 km
Duration: 55 min

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Saintes to La Rochelle 5 times a week. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 55 min. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €12–25 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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