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

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There are 5 ways to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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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 3m
    €81–129

  2. Drive  170.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Loire Valley to La Rochellecar car 170.6 km
    2h 49m
    €28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saumur Nord -Vivy to Nantesbus bus 724
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    4h 47m
    €56–79

  4. Train via La Roche-sur-Yon

    1. Take the train from Port Boulet to La Roche Sur Yontrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to La Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    5h 10m
    €71–115

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Roche Clermault Rd759 to gare sncfbus bus 115
    2. Take the bus from gare sncf to Garebus bus
    3. Take the train from Niort to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    5h 22m
    €47–62

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  • Distance: 322.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Saumur Nord -Vivy and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 4h 47m.

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