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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Pontorson Mont St Michel to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    5h 16m
    €34–59

  2. Train via Redon

    1. Take the train from Pontorson Mont St Michel to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Redontrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Redon to Nantestrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    5h 56m
    €73–126

  3. Drive  301 km

    1. Drive from Pontorson to La Rochellecar car 301 km
    3h 41m
    €56–80

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare routièrebus bus 571
    2. Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare routièrebus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus
    6h 52m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Pontorson Mont St Michel to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    6h 54m
    €95–159

Pontorson to La Rochelle by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Pontorson, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Pontorson Mont St Michel to La Rochelle Ville via Rennes, Redon, and Nantes in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare routière to La Rochelle via Gare routière and Rennes in around 6h 52m.

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