There are 3 ways to get from Charente to La Rochelle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
3h 20m€29–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Angouleme to Royanbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h€23–38Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from Charente to La Rochellecar 138.3 km
1h 53m€26–37
Charente to La Rochelle by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charente to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Charente to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Charente to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Géant Ouest and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Angouleme and Royan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Charente to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Angouleme and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Charente and La Rochelle is 155 km. The road distance is 138.3 km.
The best way to get from Charente to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Charente to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Charente to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Angouleme station.
Charente to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Angouleme station.
The best way to get from Charente to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Charente, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from La Génoise to La Rochelle Ville via Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angouleme, and Saintes in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Géant Ouest to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angouleme, and Royan in around 6h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Angouleme to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
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Booking & Getting There
Charente to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Royan station.
Charente to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charente to La Rochelle is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Charente to La Rochelle.
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