What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Centre 1 - Montsoreau via Gare Routière et SNCF and Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Loire Valley?

The distance between La Rochelle and Loire Valley is 320 km. The road distance is 170.1 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €65 - €110.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Loire Valley bus from?

La Rochelle to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Loire Valley?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h.

Where does the La Rochelle to Loire Valley bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Loire Valley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Angers station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Loire Valley is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from La Rochelle to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 819+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

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

There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumurtrain 121A / ...
3h 30m
€66–105
Drive 170.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Loire Valleycar 170.1 km
2h 49m
€27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Angersbus N723
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzacbus 404 / ...
8h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nantes to Angers St Laudtrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzacbus 404 / ...
6h 45m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley.

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Distance: 319.8 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Loire Valley via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Saumur in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Loire Valley via Gare Routière et SNCF, Gare routière Balzac, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, and Centre 1 - Montsoreau in around 8h.

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