There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Thouars by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from La Rochelle to La Roche-sur-Yon591A / ...
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to ThouarsTer
3h 45m€30–64Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to NiortTer / ...
- Take the bus from Gare to place du Boël les halles146
4h 8m€12–27Drive 133.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Thouars133.2 km
2h 6m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers723
- Take the bus from Gare Routière Ter Quai B1 to place du Boël les halles101
4h 34m€16–21
La Rochelle to Thouars by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Thouars is to bus which costs €16 - €22 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Thouars is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Thouars. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at place du Boël les halles via Gare Routière Ter Quai B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Thouars. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Thouars via La Roche Sur Yon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Thouars is 219 km. The road distance is 133.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Thouars without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €29 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from La Rochelle to Thouars, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Thouars bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Thouars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Thouars is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €22 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Thouars, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Thouars via La Roche Sur Yon in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to place du Boël les halles via Poitiers and Gare Routière Ter Quai B1 in around 4h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle to La Roche-sur-Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Roche Sur Yon to Thouars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–45
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €17–25
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Gare to place du Boël les halles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare Routière Ter Quai B1 to place du Boël les halles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Thouars bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.
La Rochelle to Thouars train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Roche-sur-Yon station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Thouars is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from La Rochelle to Thouars.
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