What is the cheapest way to get from Loches to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Loches to La Rochelle is to bus via Tours which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loches to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Loches to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Loches and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Loches to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Loches and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare de Tours 5 and Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Loches and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Loches to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Loches and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Loches to La Rochelle?

The distance between Loches and La Rochelle is 293 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.

How do I travel from Loches to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Loches to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €35 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Loches to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Loches to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loches to La Rochelle bus from?

Loches to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Loches station.

Where do I catch the Loches to La Rochelle train from?

Loches to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Loches station.

Train or bus from Loches to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Loches to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Loches to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Loches to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Tours station.

Where does the Loches to La Rochelle train arrive?

Loches to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Loches to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Loches to La Rochelle is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Loches to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Loches to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Loches to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Loches to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Loches to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
3h 57m
€35–137
Bus via Tours
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routièrebus 800
2. Take the bus from Tours to La Rochellebus 723
6h 42m
€23–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Loches to Toursbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 48m
€26–47
Drive 222.5 km
1. Drive from Loches to La Rochellecar 222.5 km
2h 31m
€34–49

Loches to La Rochelle by train

4Weekly Trains

3h 57mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Loches to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 293.3 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Loches, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Loches to La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loches to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Tours, Gare de Tours 5, Peupliers, and Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station in around 5h 48m.

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