There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Aquitaine 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 via Agen
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Agentrain Ter
- Take the train from Agen to Sauveterre-la-Lémancetrain Ter
6h 1m€64–135Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the bus from LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF to LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(2)bus 310
- Take the train from Perigueux to Sauveterre-la-Lémancetrain Ter
7h 41m€43–88Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Agenbus
- Take the bus from Agen to Sauveterre-la-Lémancebus
8h 36m€48–72Drive 281.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Aquitainecar 281.4 km
4h 5m€45–64Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Le Buissontrain Ter
6h 40m€61–123
La Rochelle to Aquitaine by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Aquitaine is to train and bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Aquitaine is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Aquitaine. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Sauveterre-la-Lémance via Bordeaux St Jean and Agen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Aquitaine. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Sauveterre-la-Lémance via Bordeaux St Jean and Agen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Aquitaine is 388 km. The road distance is 281.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Aquitaine without a car is to train via Agen which takes 6h 1m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from La Rochelle to Aquitaine, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Aquitaine bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Aquitaine train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Aquitaine is to train via Agen which takes 6h 1m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Aquitaine, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Sauveterre-la-Lémance via Bordeaux St Jean and Agen in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Sauveterre-la-Lémance via Bordeaux, Bordeaux St Jean, and Agen in around 8h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Agen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Agen to Sauveterre-la-Lémance
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Le Buisson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Perigueux to Sauveterre-la-Lémance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- 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 Bordeaux St Jean to Agen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Agen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Agen to Sauveterre-la-Lémance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCF to LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(2)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Aquitaine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Aquitaine train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Aquitaine is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from La Rochelle to Aquitaine.
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