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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Santes is to bus via Paris which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Santes is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Santes?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Santes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Santes Eglise via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lille Europe and Le Parc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Santes?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Santes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Santes via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Santes?

The distance between La Rochelle and Santes is 706 km. The road distance is 684.7 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Santes without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from La Rochelle to Santes, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Santes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

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

La Rochelle to Santes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Santes?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Santes is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 11h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €410 and takes 23h 56m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Santes bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Santes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Santes train arrive?

La Rochelle to Santes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Santes?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Santes is 685 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from La Rochelle to Santes.

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

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Where can I stay near Santes?

There are 645+ hotels available in Santes.

La Rochelle to Santes - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Santes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandrestrain Tgv
6h 14m
€118–249
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 723 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lillebus 757 / ...
13h 33m
€54–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 36m
€60–112
Drive 684.7 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Santescar 684.7 km
6h 37m
€106–153
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane LRH - LIL
23h 56m
€132–401
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 55m
€158–394
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
7h 46m
€104–310
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane NTE - LIL
9h 13m
€120–354
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
8h 8m
€157–410
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane LRH - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 25m
€101–320

La Rochelle to Santes by train, foot, and subway

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6h 14mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 706 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Santes, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Santes via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Santes Eglise via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille Europe, and Le Parc in around 11h 36m.

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