There are 3 ways to get from La Rochelle to Chaniers by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Chaniers is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Chaniers is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Chaniers. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Saintes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Chaniers. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Saintes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Chaniers is 80 km. The road distance is 80.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Chaniers without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from La Rochelle to Chaniers, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Chaniers bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Chaniers 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 Chaniers is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Chaniers, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes hourly. Tickets cost €12–25 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes twice daily. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
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 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
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Chaniers bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saintes station.
La Rochelle to Chaniers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Chaniers is 80 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from La Rochelle to Chaniers.
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