There are 2 ways to get from Descartes to La Rochelle by train (TGV) or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Descartes to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Descartes to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €45.
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 2h 51m.
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 2h 51m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Descartes to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Descartes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dange-Saint-Romain 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.
There are 3302+ hotels available in La Rochelle.
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 2h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Dange-Saint-Romain to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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