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

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There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saumur by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain train Intercités / ...
    3h 32m
    €60–93

  2. Train, bus

    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 Thouars to Saumurbus bus
    5h 26m
    €24–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Nantesbus bus 701
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Angers - Bus Station Esplanadebus bus
    3. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumurtrain train Ter
    4h 37m
    €26–44

  4. Drive  177.2 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Saumurcar car 177.2 km
    2h 25m
    €33–47

La Rochelle to Saumur by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Saumur via Nantes in around 3h 32m.

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