There are 4 ways to get from Loulay to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Loulay to Niorttrain Ter
- Take the train from Niort to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
2h 2m€17–31Drive 59 km
cheapest- Drive from Loulay to La Rochellecar 59 km
1h 3m€10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Loulay to Royanbus Autocar
- Take the bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routièrebus 153
4h 19m€17–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Loulay to La Rochelletaxi 59 km
1h 3m€130–160
Loulay to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Loulay to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Loulay to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Loulay to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Loulay and arriving at Gare routière via ROY Gare Intermodale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Loulay to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Loulay and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Niort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Loulay and La Rochelle is 103 km. The road distance is 59 km.
The best way to get from Loulay to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Loulay to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Loulay to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Loulay station.
Loulay to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Loulay station.
The best way to get from Loulay to La Rochelle is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Loulay, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Loulay to La Rochelle Ville via Niort in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loulay to Gare routière via ROY Gare Intermodale in around 4h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Loulay to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Niort to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Loulay to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- €130–160
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Booking & Getting There
Loulay to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Royan station.
Loulay to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Niort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Loulay to La Rochelle is 59 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Loulay to La Rochelle.
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