There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Pillac 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- Take the train from La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the bus from HOTEL DE VILLE Rue du Gal Leclerc to Pillac-Salle Des Fetes Vcbus 130
4h 30m€30–48Drive 161.5 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle to Pillaccar 161.5 km
2h 8m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus
- Take the bus from Saintes to Angoulemebus
- Take the bus from HOTEL DE VILLE Rue du Gal Leclerc to Pillac-Salle Des Fetes Vcbus 130
7h 2m€31–42Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain Ter
5h 33m€35–59
La Rochelle to Pillac by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Pillac is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Pillac is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Pillac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Pillac-Salle Des Fetes Vc via Saintes, Angoulême Gare SNCF and HOTEL DE VILLE Rue du Gal Leclerc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Pillac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Montmoreau via Saintes and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Pillac is 202 km. The road distance is 161.5 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Pillac without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €29 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from La Rochelle to Pillac, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Pillac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Pillac 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 Pillac is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Pillac, France?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle Ville to Pillac-Salle Des Fetes Vc via Saintes, Angouleme, Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angoulême Hôtel de Ville, and HOTEL DE VILLE Rue du Gal Leclerc in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Pillac-Salle Des Fetes Vc via Saintes, Angouleme, Montmoreau, and ST-AMANT-DE-MON-GARE VC A.Bus in around 5h 33m.
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.Porte Dauphine to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from HOTEL DE VILLE Rue du Gal Leclerc to Pillac-Salle Des Fetes Vc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from HOTEL DE VILLE Rue du Gal Leclerc to Pillac-Salle Des Fetes Vc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Pillac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saintes station.
La Rochelle to Pillac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Pillac is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from La Rochelle to Pillac.
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