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

The cheapest way to get from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €7 - €10 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Fontcouverte and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Ecole de Fontcouverte and arriving at Gare routière via STE Gare SNCF Saintes and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle?

The distance between Fontcouverte and La Rochelle is 78 km. The road distance is 78.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €14 - €30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Fontcouverte to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from STE Gare SNCF Saintes station.

Train or bus from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €14 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Fontcouverte to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Fontcouverte to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort station.

Can I drive from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Fontcouverte to La Rochelle is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Fontcouverte to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
2h 12m
€14–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from STE Gare SNCF Saintes to RFT Gare SNCF Rochefortbus 172
2. Take the bus from RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort to Gare routièrebus 153 / ...
3h 45m
€7–9
Drive 78.2 km
1. Drive from Fontcouverte to La Rochellecar 78.2 km
1h 1m
€13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fontcouverte to La Rochelletaxi 78.2 km
1h 1m
€150–190

Fontcouverte to La Rochelle by bus and train

9Weekly Services

2h 12mAverage Duration

€14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fontcouverte to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 78.2 km
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Fontcouverte, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and La Rochelle, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–27 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ecole de Fontcouverte to Gare routière via STE Gare SNCF Saintes and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort in around 3h 45m.

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