There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
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La Rochelle to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €21 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Poitiers. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Poitiers. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Poitiers is 145 km. The road distance is 139.5 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €19 - €55.
The train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs every two hours.
La Rochelle to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Poitiers 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 Poitiers is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €19 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Poitiers, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 1h 44m. TGV inOui also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers once daily. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.
La Rochelle to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Poitiers is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from La Rochelle to Poitiers.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Poitiers. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.