There are 2 ways to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley by train (TGV) or car
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The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley is to drive which costs €26 - €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 €26 - €40.
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 37m.
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 37m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Loire Valley train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville 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 956+ hotels available in Loire Valley.
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 37m.
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 Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- 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 Nantes to Saumur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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