There are 6 ways to get from Cholet to La Rochelle by train, bus, rideshare, 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- Take the train from Cholet to Clissontrain Ter
- Take the train from Clisson to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
3h 32m€37–62Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cholet to La Rochelle123.4 km
1h 58m€9Bus
- Take the bus from Cholet Les Halles to Nantesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
3h 47m€22–35Train via La Roche-sur-Yon
- Take the train from Cholet to Clissontrain Ter
- Take the train from Clisson to La Roche Sur Yontrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
3h 37m€36–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Saint Pierre to Pem-Sncfbus 510
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Villetrain Intercités / ...
3h 56m€25–42Drive 122.6 km
- Drive from Cholet to La Rochellecar 122.6 km
1h 30m€23–33
Cholet to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cholet to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cholet to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cholet to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cholet Les Halles and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Cholet to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cholet and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Clisson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Cholet and La Rochelle is 191 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from Cholet to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cholet to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Cholet to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cholet Les Halles station.
Cholet to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cholet station.
The best way to get from Cholet to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Cholet, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Cholet to La Rochelle Ville via Clisson in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cholet Les Halles to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 3h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cholet to Clisson
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clisson to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cholet to Clisson
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clisson to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Cholet Les Halles to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Saint Pierre to Pem-Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cholet to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Cholet to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Cholet to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clisson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cholet to La Rochelle is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Cholet to La Rochelle.
Book your Cholet to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2348+ hotels available in La Rochelle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cholet and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.