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

The cheapest way to get from Chinon to La Rochelle is to bus and train which costs €14 - €35 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chinon to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Chinon and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Statue de Rabelais and arriving at La Rochelle via LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Chinon and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Chinon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chinon and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Chinon to La Rochelle?

The distance between Chinon and La Rochelle is 296 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Chinon to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €35 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chinon to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Chinon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Vienne - Réseau Interurbain 86, depart from LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet station.

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

Chinon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chinon station.

Train or bus from Chinon to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Chinon to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €24 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Chinon to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Chinon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Vienne - Réseau Interurbain 86, arrive at POITIERS Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV station.

Where does the Chinon to La Rochelle train arrive?

Chinon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Chinon to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to La Rochelle is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Chinon to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Chinon to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Chinon to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chinon to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chinon to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
3h 50m
€35–138
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Statue de Rabelais to place du Boël les hallesbus 115
2. Take the bus from place du Boël les halles to Garebus
3. Take the train from Niort to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
5h 27m
€14–30
Drive 175.5 km
1. Drive from Chinon to La Rochellecar 175.5 km
2h 49m
€27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet to POITIERS Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CVbus 110
2. Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochellebus 723
6h 9m
€18–24

Chinon to La Rochelle by train

8Weekly Trains

3h 50mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Chinon to La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Statue de Rabelais to La Rochelle via LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet, POITIERS Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV, and Poitiers in around 6h 9m.

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