What is the cheapest way to get from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €18 - €28 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €18 - €28.

How far is it from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle?

The distance between Poitou-Charentes and La Rochelle is 129 km. The road distance is 123.5 km.

How do I travel from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 48m and costs €30 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Train or bus from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €32 and takes 3h 51m.

Can I drive from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2383+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle by bus, train, train (TGV), or car

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Place De La Poste to Gare Routiere Quai 2148
2. Take the train from Niort to La Rochelle VilleTer / ...
2h 48m
€32–53
Drive 123.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle123.5 km
1h 42m
€19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Gare de Ruffec to PoitiersTer
2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle VilleTer / ...
3h 36m
€50–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Place De La Poste to Gare Routiere Quai 2148
2. Take the bus from Pôle Atlantique to Gare routière140E
3h 51m
€27–31

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 129.2 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Poitou-Charentes, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a vehicle from Poitou-Charentes to La Rochelle Ville via Gare de Ruffec and Poitiers in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poitou-Charentes to Gare routière via Place De La Poste, Gare Sncf, and Pôle Atlantique in around 3h 51m.

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