There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Chinon 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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
3h 36m€34–64Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare to place du Boël les hallesbus 146
- Take the bus from place du Boël St-Charles to Statue de Rabelaisbus 115
6h 12m€15–30Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Poitiersbus 723
- Take the bus from Gare Viaduc to Porte de Mirebeaubus 110
6h 4m€19–24Drive 174.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Chinoncar 174.7 km
2h 48m€27–39
La Rochelle to Chinon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Chinon is to train and bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Chinon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Statue de Rabelais via Gare Viaduc and Porte de Mirebeau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Chinon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Chinon via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Chinon is 293 km. The road distance is 174.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from La Rochelle to Chinon, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Chinon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Chinon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Chinon is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €25 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Chinon via St Pierre Des Corps in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Statue de Rabelais via Gare Viaduc and Porte de Mirebeau in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 St Pierre Des Corps to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €17–25
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- 05 49 210 400
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare Viaduc to Porte de Mirebeau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from place du Boël St-Charles to Statue de Rabelais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare to place du Boël les halles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Chinon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.
La Rochelle to Chinon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Chinon is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from La Rochelle to Chinon.
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