There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Tours by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
1h 45m€26–50Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Tours235.4 km
3h 7m€15Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
3h 40m€20–35Drive 234.9 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Tours234.9 km
2h 16m€36–52
La Rochelle to Tours by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Tours is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Tours is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €26 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station station and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Tours is 242 km. The road distance is 234.9 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Tours without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €26 - €50.
The train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.
La Rochelle to Tours bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Tours is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €26 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Tours, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps 3 times a day. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Tours bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Tours is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from La Rochelle to Tours.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Tours. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.