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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 3m
    €60–102

  2. Bus via Poitiers

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay to POITIERS Gare Leon Blumbus bus 110
    2. Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochellebus bus 723
    6h 1m
    €16–24

  3. Drive 175.4 km

    1. Drive from Chinon to La Rochellecar car 175.4 km
    2h 49m
    €28–40

  4. Train via Poitiers

    1. Take the train from Chinon to Tourstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Tours to Poitierstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    5h 8m
    €51–101

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus bus Autocar
    2. Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 1m
    €22–53

Chinon to La Rochelle by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Chinon to La Rochelle Ville via Tours and St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Statue de Rabelais to La Rochelle via LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay and Poitiers in around 6h 1m.

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