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

The cheapest way to get from Forges to La Rochelle is to line 143 bus which costs €3 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Forges to La Rochelle is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs €50 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Forges and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FOR Château d'Eau and arriving at Gare routière. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Forges to La Rochelle?

The distance between Forges and La Rochelle is 29 km. The road distance is 25.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Forges to La Rochelle without a car is to line 143 bus which takes 1h and costs €3.

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

The line 143 bus from FOR Château d'Eau to Gare routière takes 1h including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

Forges to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from FOR Château d'Eau station.

Where does the Forges to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Forges to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at Gare routière station.

Can I drive from Forges to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Forges to La Rochelle is 26 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Forges to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1132+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Forges to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, line 143 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Line 143 bus
best
1. Take the bus from FOR Château d'Eau to Gare routièrebus 143
1h
€3
Line 143 bus, train
1. Take the bus from FOR Château d'Eau to Gare SNCF Surgèresbus 143
2. Take the train from Surgeres to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
1h 4m
€7–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forges to La Rochelletaxi 25.8 km
30 min
€50–65
Drive 25.8 km
1. Drive from Forges to La Rochellecar 25.8 km
30 min
€4–6

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Distance: 29.2 km
Duration: 1h

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

Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime operates a bus from FOR Château d'Eau to Gare routière 3 times a day. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h.

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