What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Charente-Maritime?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Cours Genêt via Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime?

The distance between La Rochelle and Charente-Maritime is 85 km. The road distance is 66.6 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime bus from?

La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saintes station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime is 67 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime.

Where can I stay near Charente-Maritime?

There are 601+ hotels available in Charente-Maritime.

La Rochelle to Charente-Maritime - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter / ...
2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Coteauxbus A
2h 10m
Drive 66.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritimecar 66.6 km
53 min
€11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus Autocar
2h 48m
€16–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from La Rochelle to Charente-Maritimetaxi 66.6 km
53 min
€130–160

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 84.7 km
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Charente-Maritime, France?

SNCF Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes twice daily. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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