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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saumur to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain train 121A / ...
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    3h 40m
    €57–94

  2. Bus via Nantes

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maupassant to Gare Routière et SNCFbus bus 417
    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
    5h 39m
    €21–34

  3. Drive  166.4 km

    1. Drive from Saumur to La Rochellecar car 166.4 km
    2h 45m
    €32–46

  4. 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 Rochelle Villetrain train Intercités / ...
    4h 39m
    €48–76

  5. Bus

    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 16m
    €22–38

Saumur to La Rochelle by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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 Ville via St Pierre Des Corps in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maupassant to La Rochelle via Angers - Bus Station Esplanade and Nantes in around 5h 39m.

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