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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Benestby train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Benest by train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Lep Louise Michelbus bus 148
    3h 33m
    €71–93

  2. Drive  144.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Benestcar car 144.1 km
    2h 7m
    €27–39

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Poitiers to St Savioltrain train Ter
    3h 46m
    €98–134

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gare routière to Pôle Atlantiquebus bus 140E
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Lep Louise Michelbus bus 148
    4h 26m
    €60–75

  5. Train, bus via Saintes

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to L'allemandie Rd174bus bus 181
    5h 12m
    €61–88

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  • Distance: 157.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Benest, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Benest via Poitiers and St Saviol in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare routière to Benest via Pôle Atlantique, Gare Routiere Quai 2, and Lep Louise Michel in around 4h 26m.

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