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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 Port Boulet to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    3h 49m
    €77–120

  2. Drive  170.6 km

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

  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 18m
    €58–80

  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 Rochelletrain train 591A / ...
    5h 9m
    €68–120

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Port Boulet to Thouarstrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from gare sncf to Garebus bus
    3. Take the train from Niort to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    5h 54m
    €46–72

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Map of how to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 304 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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 Port Boulet and St Pierre Des Corps in around 3h 49m. 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 18m.

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