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How to get fromLoire Valley to La Rochelleby train (TGV), bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    4h 2m
    €81–144

  2. Bus via Nantes

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 46m
    €20–38

  3. Drive 170.6 km

    1. Drive from Loire Valley to La Rochellecar car 170.6 km
    2h 49m
    €27–39

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Angers to La Rochellebus bus N723
    7h 51m
    €21–33

Loire Valley to La Rochelle by foot and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to La Rochelle Ville via Saumur and Nantes in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 6h 46m.

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