There are 4 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- Take the train from Dange-Saint-Romain to Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
3h 15m€55–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pierre Ballue to Mirabeaubus H
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 24m€21–43Drive 192.2 km
- Drive from Descartes to La Rochellecar 192.2 km
2h 2m€30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pierre Ballue to Mirabeaubus H
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
4h 48m€53–83
Descartes to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Descartes to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Descartes to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €29 - €45.
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 Mirabeau and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Descartes to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Dange-Saint-Romain and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Descartes and La Rochelle is 202 km. The road distance is 192.2 km.
The best way to get from Descartes to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Descartes to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Descartes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Pierre Ballue station.
Descartes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dange-Saint-Romain station.
The best way to get from Descartes to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 6h 24m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pierre Ballue to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Mirabeau, Vaucanson, and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station in around 6h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dange-Saint-Romain to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Pierre Ballue to Mirabeau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Bus from Pierre Ballue to Mirabeau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Descartes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Mirabeau station.
Descartes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Descartes to La Rochelle is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Descartes to La Rochelle.
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