What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle is to bus via Nantes which costs €17 - €35 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to La Rochelle?

The distance between Loire Valley and La Rochelle is 322 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €75 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to La Rochelle bus from?

Loire Valley to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Nantes, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Loire Valley to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Loire Valley to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to La Rochelle is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Loire Valley to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 3268+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Loire Valley to La Rochelle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain 121A / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
4h 2m
€79–139
Bus via Nantes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
7h 4m
€18–34
Drive 170.6 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to La Rochellecar 170.6 km
2h 49m
€27–39
Train via La Roche-sur-Yon
1. Take the train from Saumur to La Roche Sur Yontrain Ter
2. Take the train from La Roche-sur-Yon to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
6h 58m
€43–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to La Rochellebus N723
7h 51m
€19–31

Loire Valley to La Rochelle by foot and bus

17Weekly Services

7h 4mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Loire Valley to La Rochelle.

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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 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 7h 4m.

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