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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Angoulême to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, while a coach costs an average of £54.
Distance: 116 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Angoulême to La Rochelle, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Angoulême to La Rochelle:
A train is £21 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Angoulême to La Rochelle costing on average £54.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 58m.
Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£9. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to La Rochelle from Angoulême by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Angoulême to La Rochelle is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from La Rochelle are Rochefort, Saintes, Niort, Poitiers and Royan. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from La Rochelle on Omio.
Rochefort is a historic Atlantic port known for its naval past and the Corderie Royale. Its riverside setting and maritime museums give the town a calm, practical character.
Saintes is a riverside city in Charente-Maritime known for its Roman remains and Romanesque churches. The Arch of Germanicus, old stone streets and the Charente give it a calm, historic character.
Niort is best known for its twin-towered medieval Donjon and its place beside the Marais poitevin. The old centre, market halls and Sèvre Niortaise give the town a steady, practical character.
Poitiers is known for its Romanesque churches, medieval streets and lively student atmosphere. The old centre feels historic yet lived-in, with café culture and nearby Futuroscope adding a modern contrast.
Royan is a seaside town on France’s Atlantic coast, known for sandy beaches and distinctive post-war modernist architecture. Its setting on the Gironde estuary, with promenades, villas and a busy marina, gives it a relaxed resort feel.
Travel to La Rochelle 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 Angoulême to La Rochelle.
This is compared to other travel options from Angoulême to La Rochelle:
A train is £21 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Angoulême to La Rochelle costing on average £54.
Other travel options to La Rochelle take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 58m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Angoulême and La Rochelle as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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