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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Loire Valleyby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    3h 32m
    €82–124

  2. Drive 170.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Loire Valleycar car 170.1 km
    2h 49m
    €27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus FlixBus N1721 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to Saumur Nord -Vivybus bus 724
    4h 58m
    €55–83

  4. Train via La Roche-sur-Yon

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yontrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Saumurtrain train Ter
    4h 52m
    €70–118

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Gare to gare sncfbus bus 146
    3. Take the train from Thouars to Saumurtrain train Ter
    5h 36m
    €48–73

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  • Distance: 302.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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 St Pierre Des Corps, Tours, and Port Boulet in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Loire Valley via Nantes and Saumur Nord -Vivy in around 4h 58m.

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