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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Chinonby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    3h 43m
    €88–122

  2. Train, bus via Niort

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Gare to gare sncfbus bus 146
    3. Take the bus from gare sncf to Statue de Rabelaisbus bus 115
    5h 46m
    €19–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus bus Autocar
    5h 42m
    €28–46

  4. Drive  182.3 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Chinoncar car 182.3 km
    2h 36m
    €34–49

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus bus Autocar
    3h 55m
    €59–85

La Rochelle to Chinon by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Chinon via St Pierre Des Corps, Tours, and Port Boulet in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Chinon via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 5h 42m.

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