How to travel from La Rochelle to Tours

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Compare train and bus for La Rochelle to Tours

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €23.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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€36

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€23

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2h 55m

Average total duration

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2h 25m

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30m

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4h 11m

Average total duration

3h 41m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from La Rochelle to Tours

How to get from La Rochelle to Tours by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from La Rochelle to Tours is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM4h20
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
02:15PMTours
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM4h20
La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
02:15PMTours
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGV INOUI8362+SNCF TER105362
08:48AM1h57
La Rochelle station
10:45AMTours station
$441One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TGV INOUI8378+SNCF TER105378
01:47PM2h22
La Rochelle station
04:09PMTours station
$461One-way
1 transfer
SNCF TERL15 (448757)+TGV INOUI8378+SNCF TER105378
12:30PM3h39
La Rochelle Porte Dauphine
04:09PMTours station
$481One-way
2 transfers
SNCF Intercités3852+TGV INOUI5306+SNCF TER107306
10:19AM4h15
La Rochelle station
02:34PMTours station
$621One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from La Rochelle to Tours

Travel to Tours easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from La Rochelle to Tours.

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There are 2 options to travel between La Rochelle and Tours including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from La Rochelle to Tours is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Tours:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Tours costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from La Rochelle to Tours is by train with an average journey time of 1h 57m.

Other travel options to Tours take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 40m.

The distance from La Rochelle to Tours is approximately 120 miles (194 km).
The average frequency per day from La Rochelle to Tours is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and Tours as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from La Rochelle to Tours:
  • Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Tours station.
  • Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Tours, Parking Bus des Peupliers. 170.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from La Rochelle to Tours, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Tours by bus.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER to go to Tours by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from La Rochelle to Tours with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from La Rochelle to Tours often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Porto, Marseille, Bordeaux, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tours and these popular destinations at a great price.

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