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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain train 121A / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train 591A / ...
    3h 49m
    €51–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Office de tourisme to Gare Routière et SNCFbus bus 404
    2. Take the bus from Angers to La Rochellebus bus N723
    6h 9m
    €18–31

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Saumur to Angers Saint-Laudtrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus bus 701
    4h 53m
    €22–45

  4. Drive 167.5 km

    1. Drive from Saumur to La Rochellecar car 167.5 km
    2h 40m
    €26–38

  5. Train via La Roche-sur-Yon

    1. Take the train from Saumur to La Roche Sur Yontrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from La Roche-sur-Yon to La Rochelletrain train 591A / ...
    4h 33m
    €43–95

Saumur to La Rochelle by train

Calendar43Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Saumur to La Rochelle via Nantes in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Office de tourisme to La Rochelle via Angers in around 6h 9m.

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