The distance between Tours and La Rochelle is around 234km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Tours to La Rochelle by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Rochelle → Tours if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to La Rochelle Ville.
There are several options for getting from Tours to La Rochelle by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 2hrs.
The distance between Tours and La Rochelle is around 234km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Tours and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tours to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €60 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Tours and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tours and La Rochelle with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2hrs.
TGV inOui run train services between Tours and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tours and La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tours and La Rochelle. The distance is around 234km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2hrs | €60($60) | every 20 mins | 246km (153 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €32($32) | on demand | 234km (146 miles) |
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.