Surgères (Train Station): Departures and guide

Travel to train station Surgères from the city center Surgères

Surgères is a small town in the Charente-Maritime department (region) of southwestern France. The city is famous for its involvement in the food farming industry, especially milk processing. Train station Surgères, also known as Gare de Surgères, is the main train station serving the city of Surgères.  Both TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine and TGV trains run to this station, which travelers can easily connect to from the center of Surgères thanks to the well-linked public transit systems. Public transit from the city center of Surgères to the train station is made mainly by public bus.

What is the best way to get to the train station from the city center?

Train station Surgères can be accessed by various transit options available from Surgères city center such as public bus, taxi, or car rental service. The most suitable way to get to the station from the center of the city is by public bus. The Yelo bus service mainly operates the public bus network serving the city. Buses connecting to the train station mostly depart from Surgères Place du Château station. The time schedules for public buses vary, and travelers can view their time schedules via the RTCR website. Typically, the earliest bus from the bus station connecting to the train station departs at 8:30 a.m. The old Route Nationale 11 (RN11) passes the town center through to train station Surgères before joining to Angouleme. Also, the Les Mouettes bus service has buses that pass nearby the train station before connecting to other areas bordering Surgères. The average bus time from the center of the city to the train station is less than 10 minutes depending on traffic. 

How far is it from the city center to the train station?

Surgères train station is located less than a mile (0.5 kilometers) southeast of the heart of Surgères. For instance, bus route 139 connects from La Rochelle to Périgueux, passing through train station Surgères and Angoulême in under 20 minutes. Travelers using the local buses can purchase tickets while onboard from the bus driver. The train station has easily accessible parking spaces located underground just before the entrance point of the station. The station is also served by bicycle lanes found at the diversion in the northwest wing of the train station. 

How accessible is the train station for those with limited mobility

Surgères train station is also well equipped to handle travelers with limited mobility in getting to the train station. For a start, the train station's staff is well trained and positioned round the clock to offer assistance to those with limited mobility should they require it.  The railway station also has escalators and elevators with automatic doors fitted in various points around the station. The footpaths at the station are wheelchair accessible to enable easy navigation for travelers with limited mobility. Also, the majority of the buses are wheelchair accessible with lowered platforms and flat drop off and pick up points. For travelers with visual impairments, various visible warning strips are on all platforms at the train station. Travelers who will be needing extra assistance from the station's staff should arrive at least half an hour before their departure so that special assistance can be arranged for them.

Local tips: the train station points of interest

For travelers in a hurry and with lots of luggage, transit by taxi or car rental service will be the most appropriate means to connect from the city center of to the train station. Taxi service to the train station from the city center is mostly provided by the Assistance Atantique Taxi Company located at Parvis de la gare. Travelers can book the taxis via telephone number 0615971851. A journey by taxi to the train station from Surgères city center is approximately five minutes depending on traffic.

Travelers getting to Surgères can discover various places of interest while passing nearby the station and around the city. One such place is the Jardin de sculpture Romane de Lozay, medieval architecture with lovely ornate walking gardens making it an ideal stop for lovers of history. The Eglise Notre Dame church is also an architectural masterpiece with magnificent roman façade with literature that is well worth exploring. The church is located about two miles (3.2 kilometers) from Surgères train station. The medieval walls of Surgères offer an excellent opportunity for travelers to pass by and discover the latest towers and gates of the old prisons.