There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalais by train, bus, 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 via Saintes
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saint-Aigulin - La Roche-Chalaistrain Ter
4h 23m€49–78Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Les Eglisottestrain Ter
5h 39m€26–43Bus, train via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Les Eglisottestrain Ter
5h 11m€29–44Drive 165.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalaiscar 165.4 km
2h 6m€27–39Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cenontrain Ter
- Take the train from Cenon to Les Eglisottestrain Ter
5h 18m€47–76
La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalais by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalais is to bus and train which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalais is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalais. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Saint-Aigulin - La Roche-Chalais via Saintes and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between La Rochelle and La Roche-Chalais is 218 km. The road distance is 165.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalais without a car is to train via Saintes which takes 4h 23m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalais, including transfers.
La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalais train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalais is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from La Rochelle to La Roche-Chalais.
There are 363+ hotels available in La Roche-Chalais.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and La Roche-Chalais, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche-Chalais via Saintes, Angouleme, and Saint-Aigulin - La Roche-Chalais in around 4h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Saint-Aigulin - La Roche-Chalais
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Les Eglisottes
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cenon to Les Eglisottes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Les Eglisottes
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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