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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Saumurby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saumur by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain train Intercités / ...
    3h 3m
    €60–92

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Gare to gare sncfbus bus 146
    3. Take the bus from Thouars to Saumurbus bus
    5h 27m
    €23–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus 701
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus bus
    3. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain train Ter
    4h 38m
    €24–43

  4. Drive  166.8 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Saumurcar car 166.8 km
    2h 40m
    €27–39

  5. Train via Nantes

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train 591A / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain train Intercités / ...
    3h 28m
    €54–92

La Rochelle to Saumur by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Saumur via St Pierre Des Corps in around 3h 3m.

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