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

The cheapest way to get from Descartes to La Rochelle is to bus via Tours which costs €23 - €35 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Descartes to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Descartes and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Descartes to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Pierre Ballue and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Lycée Grandmont and Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Descartes to La Rochelle?

The distance between Descartes and La Rochelle is 202 km. The road distance is 191.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Descartes to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €50 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Descartes to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Descartes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Pierre Ballue station.

Train or bus from Descartes to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Descartes to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Descartes to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Descartes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Lycée Grandmont station.

Can I drive from Descartes to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Descartes to La Rochelle is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Descartes to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Descartes to La Rochelle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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 Dange-Saint-Romain to Poitierstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
3h 16m
€55–95
Bus via Tours
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pierre Ballue to Halte Routièrebus H
2. Take the bus from Tours to La Rochellebus 723
7h 12m
€23–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pierre Ballue to Lycée Grandmontbus H
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 21m
€26–38
Drive 191.2 km
1. Drive from Descartes to La Rochellecar 191.2 km
2h 1m
€30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pierre Ballue to Mirabeaubus H
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
4h 48m
€29–93

Descartes to La Rochelle by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 21mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Descartes to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 202.2 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from Descartes to La Rochelle Ville via Dange-Saint-Romain and Poitiers in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierre Ballue to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Lycée Grandmont, Peupliers, and Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station in around 6h 21m.

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