What is the cheapest way to get from Royan to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Royan to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €3 - €7 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Royan to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Royan to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Royan and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from ROY Gare Intermodale and arriving at Gare routière. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Royan and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Royan to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Royan and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Royan to La Rochelle?

The distance between Royan and La Rochelle is 72 km. The road distance is 71.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Royan to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 1h 34m and costs €2 - €22.

How long does it take to get from Royan to La Rochelle?

The bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routière takes 1h 34m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Royan to La Rochelle bus from?

Royan to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from ROY Gare Intermodale station.

Where do I catch the Royan to La Rochelle train from?

Royan to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Royan station.

Train or bus from Royan to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Royan to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 1h 34m and costs €2 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Royan to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Royan to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at Gare routière station.

Where does the Royan to La Rochelle train arrive?

Royan to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.

Can I drive from Royan to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Royan to La Rochelle is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Royan to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Royan to La Rochelle?

Book your Royan to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2383+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Can I share a ride from Royan to La Rochelle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Royan and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Royan to La Rochelle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, car

There are 5 ways to get from Royan to La Rochelle by bus, train, rideshare, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routière153
1h 34m
€2–22
Train
1. Take the train from Royan to SaintesTer
2. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle VilleTer / ...
2h 12m
€16–28
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Royan to La Rochelle72.7 km
1h 23m
€3–7
Drive 71.3 km
1. Drive from Royan to La Rochelle71.3 km
1h 2m
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royan to La Rochelle71.3 km
1h 2m
€140–170

Royan to La Rochelle by bus

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 72.4 km
Duration: 1h 34m

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

Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime operates a bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routière every 4 hours. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h 34m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Royan to La Rochelle Ville via Saintes in around 2h 12m.

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