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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to NiorttrainTer / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Place De La Postebus148
    3h 20m
    €33–53

  2. Drive 123.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Poitou-Charentescar123.2 km
    1h 42m
    €19–28

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to PoitierstrainTer / ...
    2. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de RuffectrainTer
    3h 38m
    €50–99

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Niortbus723
    2. Take the bus from Place De La Breche to Place De La Postebus148
    4h 6m
    €32–49

Questions & Answers

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Poitou-Charentes via Niort, Pied De Fond, Breche, Place De La Breche, and Place De La Poste in around 4h 6m.

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