There are 4 ways to get from Saumur to La Rochelle by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Saumur to Nantes121A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle591A / ...
3h 49m€28–80Drive 166.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Saumur to La Rochelle166.6 km
2h 38m€26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Saumur to Angers Saint-Laud121A / ...
- Take the bus from Angers to La RochelleN723
4h 55m€27–60Train via La Roche-sur-Yon
- Take the train from Saumur to La Roche Sur YonTer
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Yon to La Rochelle591A / ...
4h 23m€34–64
Saumur to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saumur to La Rochelle is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Saumur to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Saumur to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at La Rochelle via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Saumur and La Rochelle is 309 km. The road distance is 166.6 km.
The best way to get from Saumur to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €28 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Saumur to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Saumur to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.
Saumur to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saumur to La Rochelle is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Saumur to La Rochelle.
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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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Saumur to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saumur to Angers Saint-Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saumur to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Roche-sur-Yon to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Saumur to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Saumur to Angers Saint-Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Angers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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