There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers Station by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
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 Poitierstrain Ter / ...
1h 44m€19–55Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Poitiers140.5 km
2h 14m€9Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Poitiersbus 723
2h 29m€13–19Drive 138.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Poitiers Stationcar 138.3 km
1h 29m€22–31
La Rochelle to Poitiers Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers Station is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers Station is to drive which takes 1h 29m 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 three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Poitiers Station is 145 km. The road distance is 138.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers Station 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 three hours.
La Rochelle to Poitiers Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Poitiers Station 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 Station is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs €19 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €19 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Poitiers Station, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 1h 44m. TGV inOui also services this route 3 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 3 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 26m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.
La Rochelle to Poitiers Station 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 Station is 138 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from La Rochelle to Poitiers Station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Poitiers Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













