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- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain Intercités / ...
3h 48m€81–128Drive 170.1 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle to Loire Valleycar 170.1 km
2h 49m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Saumur Nord -Vivybus 724
5h 8m€56–79Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare to gare sncfbus 146
- Take the train from Thouars to Port Boulettrain Ter
5h 54m€49–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Saumur Nord -Vivy via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Saumur via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Loire Valley is 322 km. The road distance is 170.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Loire Valley 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 Loire Valley is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 5h 8m.
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 Nantes and Saumur in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Loire Valley via Nantes and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 5h 8m.
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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Thouars to Port Boulet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Loire Valley bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
La Rochelle to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
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.
There are 908+ hotels available in Loire Valley.