There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Thiviers by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cenontrain Ter
- Take the train from Cenon to Gare de Thivierstrain Ter
5h 2m€60–105Drive 210.6 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle to Thivierscar 210.6 km
3h 15m€34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Gare de Thivierstrain Ter
5h 24m€41–71Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Poitiersbus 723
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinsbus
- Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Gare de Thiviersbus
9h 2m€47–70
La Rochelle to Thiviers by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Thiviers is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Thiviers is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Thiviers. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Gare de Thiviers via Poitiers and Limoges Benedictins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Thiviers. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Gare de Thiviers via Cenon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Thiviers is 350 km. The road distance is 210.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Thiviers without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from La Rochelle to Thiviers, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Thiviers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Thiviers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Thiviers is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Thiviers, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Gare de Thiviers via Cenon in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Gare de Thiviers via Poitiers, Poitiers, and Limoges Benedictins in around 9h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cenon to Gare de Thiviers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Gare de Thiviers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Thiviers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.
La Rochelle to Thiviers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cenon station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Thiviers is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from La Rochelle to Thiviers.
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