What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Loches?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Loches is to bus via Tours which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Loches?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Loches is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Loches?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Loches. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Loches via Peupliers and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Loches?

The distance between La Rochelle and Loches is 290 km. The road distance is 223.1 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Loches without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Loches without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 33m and costs €30 - €65.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Loches?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from La Rochelle to Loches, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Loches bus from?

La Rochelle to Loches bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Loches bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Loches bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Loches?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Loches is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from La Rochelle to Loches.

Where can I stay near Loches?

There are 393+ hotels available in Loches.

La Rochelle to Loches - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Loches 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
2. Take the bus from Tours to LochesAutocar
3h 33m
€31–63
Bus via Tours
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Tours723
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare SNCF800
6h 50m
€24–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Tours to LochesAutocar
5h 17m
€27–45
Drive 223.1 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Loches223.1 km
2h 29m
€34–49

La Rochelle to Loches by train and bus

18Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Loches.

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Distance: 290.1 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Loches, France?

You can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Loches via Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station, Peupliers, Gare de Tours 3, and Tours in around 5h 17m.

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