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

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There are 4 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 Nantestrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain train Intercités / ...
    3h 33m
    €53–93

  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 train from Thouars to Saumurtrain train Ter
    5h 23m
    €21–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    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 57m
    €23–41

  4. Drive  166.8 km

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

La Rochelle to Saumur by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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 Nantes in around 3h 33m.

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