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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Poitou-Charentesby train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Poitou-Charentes by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain train Ter
    3h 42m
    €56–95

  2. Drive 123.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Poitou-Charentescar car 123.2 km
    1h 43m
    €20–28

  3. Train, line 148 bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Place De La Postebus bus 148
    3h 59m
    €39–55

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Poitiersbus bus 723
    2. Take the bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffecbus bus Autocar
    5h 29m
    €46–63

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  • Distance: 219.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Poitou-Charentes, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitou-Charentes via Poitiers and Gare de Ruffec in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Poitou-Charentes via Poitiers, Poitiers, and Gare de Ruffec in around 5h 29m.

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