There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Cholet by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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 ClissonIntercités
- Take the train from Clisson to CholetTer
3h 5m€34–66Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Cholet122.9 km
1h 58m€9Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle to La Roche-sur-Yon591A / ...
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Saint Pierre510
3h 53mBus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to NantesFlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville07
3h 59mDrive 121.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Cholet121.6 km
1h 27m€19–27
La Rochelle to Cholet by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Cholet is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Cholet is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Cholet. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Nantes Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cholet. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Cholet via Clisson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Cholet is 191 km. The road distance is 121.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cholet without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from La Rochelle to Cholet, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Cholet bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Cholet 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 Cholet is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Cholet, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Cholet via Clisson in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Hôtel de Ville via Nantes and Nantes Gare SNCF in around 3h 59m.
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 La Rochelle Ville to Clisson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €25–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–55
Train from Clisson to Cholet
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- 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 to La Roche-sur-Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Saint Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Hôtel de Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Cholet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Cholet bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
La Rochelle to Cholet train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clisson station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Cholet is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from La Rochelle to Cholet.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Cholet. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










