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

The cheapest way to get from Chelles to La Rochelle is to bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelles to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €85 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Chelles and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelles to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Carrefour des Déportés and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Chelles and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Chelles to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chelles - Gournay and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Chelles to La Rochelle?

The distance between Chelles and La Rochelle is 489 km. The road distance is 485.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chelles to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €85 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Chelles to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Chelles to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chelles to La Rochelle train from?

Chelles to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Train or bus from Chelles to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Chelles to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Chelles to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Chelles to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Chelles to La Rochelle train arrive?

Chelles to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.

Can I drive from Chelles to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelles to La Rochelle is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Chelles to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 3304+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Chelles to La Rochelle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
4h 35m
€87–178
Bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 18m
€42–84
Drive 485.6 km
1. Drive from Chelles to La Rochellecar 485.6 km
4h 46m
€76–110
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 7m
€143–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
9h 18m
€49–83
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 45m
€133–328

Chelles to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 489.4 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Chelles, France and La Rochelle, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville hourly. Tickets cost €100–170 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 5h 29m.

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