There are 2 ways to get from La Rochelle to Descartes by train (TGV) or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Descartes is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Descartes is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Descartes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Dangé-Saint-Romain via Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Descartes is 202 km. The road distance is 191.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Descartes without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from La Rochelle to Descartes, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Descartes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Descartes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Descartes is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from La Rochelle to Descartes.
There are 517+ hotels available in Descartes.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Descartes, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Descartes via Poitiers and Dangé-Saint-Romain in around 3h 10m.
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 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Poitiers to Dangé-Saint-Romain
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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