There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Benest 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
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Poitiers to St Savioltrain Ter
3h 50m€88–136Drive 148.9 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle to Benestcar 148.9 km
2h 3m€24–34Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Poitiersbus 723
- Take the bus from Poitiers to St Saviolbus Autocar
5h 31m€78–105Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to L'allemandie Rd174bus 181
5h 40m€54–83
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Benest is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Benest is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Benest. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at St Saviol via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Benest. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Saviol via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Benest is 223 km. The road distance is 148.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Benest without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from La Rochelle to Benest, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Benest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Benest 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 Benest is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 5h 31m.
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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Benest via Poitiers, Poitiers, and St Saviol in around 5h 31m.
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 La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- 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 St Saviol
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- 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
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Poitiers to St Saviol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to L'allemandie Rd174
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Benest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.
La Rochelle to Benest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Benest is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from La Rochelle to Benest.
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