What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Royan?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Royan is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Royan?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Royan is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Royan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gare routière and arriving at ROY Gare Intermodale. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Royan?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Royan. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Royan via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Royan?

The distance between La Rochelle and Royan is 74 km. The road distance is 71.1 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Royan without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Royan without a car is to bus which takes 1h 33m and costs €2 - €12.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Royan?

The bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodale takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Royan bus from?

La Rochelle to Royan bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from Gare routière station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Royan train from?

La Rochelle to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Royan?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Royan is to bus which takes 1h 33m and costs €2 - €12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Royan bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Royan bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at ROY Gare Intermodale station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Royan train arrive?

La Rochelle to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Royan?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Royan is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from La Rochelle to Royan.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Royan?

Book your La Rochelle to Royan train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Royan?

Book your La Rochelle to Royan bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Royan?

There are 1870+ hotels available in Royan.

Can I share a ride from La Rochelle to Royan?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Royan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

La Rochelle to Royan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car

There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Royan by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodalebus 153
1h 33m
€2–12
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Saintes to Royantrain Ter
2h 30m
€16–29
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Royanrideshare 72.6 km
1h 18m
€5
Drive 71.1 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Royancar 71.1 km
1h 2m
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from La Rochelle to Royantaxi 71.1 km
1h 2m
€140–170

La Rochelle to Royan by bus

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1h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.9 km
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Royan, France?

Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime operates a bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h 33m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Royan via Saintes in around 2h 30m.

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