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 line 172 bus and bus which costs €4 - €11 and takes 2h 13m.

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 53 min and costs €10 - €15.

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 SGC La Vallée and arriving at Gare routière via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

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

The distance between Charente-Maritime and La Rochelle is 78 km. The road distance is 66.9 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 59m and costs €10 - €15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m 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 Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from SGC La Vallée 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 59m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can line 172 bus and bus, which costs €4 - €11 and takes 2h 13m.

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

Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort station.

Can I drive from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle is 67 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2383+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 172 bus

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 VilleTer / ...
1h 59m
€10–15
Line 172 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from SGC La Vallée to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort172
2. Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to Gare routière153
2h 13m
€4–10
Drive 66.9 km
1. Drive from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle66.9 km
53 min
€11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle66.9 km
53 min
€130–160

Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle by bus and train

113Weekly Services

1h 59mAverage Duration

€10Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Charente-Maritime to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 78.2 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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 €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SGC La Vallée to Gare routière via RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort in around 2h 13m.

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