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How to get fromChartres to La Rochelleby train (TGV), bus, rideshare or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chartres to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chartres to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 23m
    €84–201

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Chartres to La Rochellerideshare rideshare 374.2 km
    5h
    €26

  3. Bus via Orléans

    1. Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCFbus bus 1 bis
    2. Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 13m
    €29–67

  4. Train via Nantes

    1. Take the train from Chartres to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train Ter
    5h 46m
    €75–180

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Viollette Médiathèque to Gare SNCFbus bus 1 bis
    2. Take the bus from Orléans to La Rochellebus bus 723
    8h 21m
    €30–50

  6. Drive 374.1 km

    1. Drive from Chartres to La Rochellecar car 374.1 km
    4h 19m
    €58–83

Chartres to La Rochelle by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Chartres to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pôle d'échanges to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare SNCF, Gare d'Orléans - Quai H, and Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop in around 8h 13m.

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