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 La Roche Sur Yontrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Clissontrain Ter
- Take the train from Clisson to Cholettrain Ter
3h 24m€36–58Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Cholet123.1 km
1h 58m€9Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes to Cholet Les Hallesbus Autocar
3h 49m€22–36Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yontrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Pem-Sncf to Saint Pierrebus 510
3h 53m€25–38Drive 121.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Choletcar 121.7 km
1h 28m€23–33
La Rochelle to Cholet by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 28m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Cholet. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Cholet Les Halles via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
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 La Roche Sur Yon and Clisson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Cholet is 191 km. The road distance is 121.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cholet without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 24m 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 24m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Cholet, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Cholet via La Roche Sur Yon and Clisson in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Cholet Les Halles via Nantes in around 3h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Clisson
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clisson to Cholet
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes to Cholet Les Halles
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Pem-Sncf to Saint Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Cholet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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 La Roche Sur Yon station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Cholet is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m 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.