How to get to Angoulême from La Rochelle

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Compare train and coach for La Rochelle to Angoulême

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Angoulême among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £37, while a coach costs an average of £46.

Distance: 116 km

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£37

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Cheapest

£46

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£24

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2h 46m

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2h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 21m

Average total duration

7h 51m

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30m

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1h 53m

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(door-to-door)

SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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The cheapest way to travel from La Rochelle to Angoulême is a train with an average price of £37.

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

A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from La Rochelle to Angoulême costing on average £46.

The fastest way to travel from La Rochelle to Angoulême is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Angoulême take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between La Rochelle and Angoulême including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£12. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 1h 53m 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.

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from La Rochelle to Angoulême

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    14:357h35
    La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    22:10Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF)
    £171One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    14:357h35
    La Rochelle, Jean Moulin
    22:10Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF)
    £171One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L16 (864623)
    6:102h07
    La Rochelle station
    8:17Gare d'Angoulême
    £291One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L15 (864763) · L16 (864522)
    18:562h10
    La Rochelle station
    21:06Gare d'Angoulême
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L16 (864625)
    16:542h12
    La Rochelle station
    19:06Gare d'Angoulême
    £291One-way
    0 changes
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187L15 (864751) · L16 (448509)
    8:053h04
    La Rochelle station
    11:09Gare d'Angoulême
    £291One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: La Rochelle to Angoulême

Travel to Angoulême 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 Angoulême.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between La Rochelle and Angoulême including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from La Rochelle to Angoulême is a train with an average price of £37.

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

A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from La Rochelle to Angoulême costing on average £46.

The fastest way to travel from La Rochelle to Angoulême is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Angoulême take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 21m.

The La Rochelle to Angoulême distance is approximately 116 km.
The average frequency per day from La Rochelle to Angoulême is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from La Rochelle to Angoulême:
  • Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in Gare d'Angoulême.
  • Coaches mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in Angoulême, Place de la Gare (Gare SNCF).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from La Rochelle to Angoulême, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités to go to Angoulême by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Angoulême by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from La Rochelle to Angoulême:
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Omio customers who travel from La Rochelle to Angoulême often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Bordeaux, Arcachon, Poitiers, Toulouse. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Angoulême and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from La Rochelle to Angoulême, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Two to three days in Angoulême is typically sufficient to explore its historic architecture, vibrant comic book culture, and charming old town.
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