What is the cheapest way to get from Chartres to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Chartres to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €26 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chartres to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Chartres to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Chartres and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Chartres to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Pôle d'échanges and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare d'Orléans - Quai L and Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Chartres to La Rochelle?

The distance between Chartres and La Rochelle is 422 km. The road distance is 374.1 km.

How do I travel from Chartres to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Chartres to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €70 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Chartres to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chartres to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chartres to La Rochelle bus from?

Chartres to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Pôle d'échanges station.

Train or bus from Chartres to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Chartres to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Orléans, which costs €27 - €70 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Chartres to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Chartres to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Gare SNCF station.

Can I drive from Chartres to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Chartres to La Rochelle is 374 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Chartres to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Can I share a ride from Chartres to La Rochelle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chartres and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Chartres to La Rochelle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chartres to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

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 Chartres to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 7m
€70–141
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Chartres to La Rochellerideshare 374.2 km
5h
€26
Bus via Orléans
1. Take the bus from Pôle d'échanges to Gare SNCFbus 1 bis
2. Take the bus from Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 13m
€27–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Viollette Médiathèque to Gare SNCFbus 1 bis
2. Take the bus from Orléans to La Rochellebus 723
8h 21m
€28–45
Drive 374.1 km
1. Drive from Chartres to La Rochellecar 374.1 km
4h 19m
€59–85

Chartres to La Rochelle by train and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chartres to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 421.6 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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 Tours, Gare de Tours 5, St Pierre Gare, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pôle d'échanges to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare SNCF, Gare d'Orléans - Quai L, and Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop in around 8h 13m.

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