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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 15m
    €85–121

  2. Bus, train via Niort

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Statue de Rabelais to gare sncfbus bus 115
    2. Take the bus from gare sncf to Garebus bus
    3. Take the train from Niort to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    5h 24m
    €16–26

  3. Drive  175.4 km

    1. Drive from Chinon to La Rochellecar car 175.4 km
    2h 49m
    €28–41

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus bus Autocar
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    4h 24m
    €48–83

  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 2m
    €19–43

Chinon to La Rochelle by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from Chinon to La Rochelle Ville via Port Boulet, Tours, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chinon to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, Vaucanson, and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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