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 which costs €18 - €24 and takes 6h 9m.

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 48m 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.

How far is it from Chinon to La Rochelle?

The distance between Chinon and La Rochelle is 300 km. The road distance is 174.5 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 4h 10m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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.

Train or bus from Chinon to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Chinon to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €30 - €110. 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.

Can I drive from Chinon to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to La Rochelle is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Chinon to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

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 Chinon to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
4h 10m
€34–108
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 35m
€14–30
Drive 174.5 km
1. Drive from Chinon to La Rochellecar 174.5 km
2h 48m
€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 and bus

11Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chinon to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 300.3 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Chinon to La Rochelle Ville via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, St Pierre Gare, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 10m. 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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