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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €11 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saintes and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saintes and arriving at La Rochelle Ville. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Saintes to La Rochelle?

The distance between Saintes and La Rochelle is 73 km. The road distance is 71.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €10 - €15.

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

The train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Saintes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saintes station.

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

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

Train or bus from Saintes to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Saintes to La Rochelle is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €21 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Saintes to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Saintes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Saintes to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saintes to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to La Rochelle is 71 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Saintes to La Rochelle.

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

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Saintes to La Rochelle?

Book your Saintes to La Rochelle bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Can I share a ride from Saintes to La Rochelle?

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
1h 3m
€10–15
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Saintes to La Rochellerideshare 73.7 km
1h 24m
€4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 7m
€8–21
Drive 71.4 km
1. Drive from Saintes to La Rochellecar 71.4 km
50 min
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Saintes to La Rochelletaxi 71.4 km
50 min
€140–170

Saintes to La Rochelle by train

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Map of how to get from Saintes to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 73.1 km
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and La Rochelle, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville hourly. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Saintes to La Rochelle - Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 1h 7m. FlixBus also services this route once a week.

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