La Rochelle to Tours by train
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Overview: trains from La Rochelle to Tours
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La Rochelle to Tours train travel explained
Want to know how to get from La Rochelle to Tours by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from La Rochelle to Tours take around 1 hour and 55 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 196 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving La Rochelle is scheduled to depart at around 05:27. The last departure is usually at around 21:09. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 34 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 7 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$113.75.
We think any time is a great time to visit Tours, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Tours.
Is there a direct train from La Rochelle to Tours?
The journey between La Rochelle and Tours usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from La Rochelle to Tours every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from La Rochelle to Tours?
The La Rochelle to Tours train travel takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the La Rochelle to Tours train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Tours leaving La Rochelle at around 05:27 and the last train leaving at around 21:09. This is the same at the weekend.
Other train journeys from La Rochelle
- From La Rochelle to Poitiers From CA$23.40
- From La Rochelle to London From CA$207.35
- From La Rochelle to Paris From CA$113.10
- From La Rochelle to Lille From CA$66.30
- From La Rochelle to Bordeaux From CA$2.60
- From La Rochelle to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport From CA$139.75
- From La Rochelle to Nantes From CA$17.55
- From La Rochelle to Saintes From CA$15.60
- From La Rochelle to Rochefort From CA$8.45
- From La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yon From CA$18.20
- From La Rochelle to Niort From CA$18.20
- From La Rochelle to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps From CA$40.30
- From La Rochelle to Charleroi Sud From CA$189.80
- From La Rochelle to Chatelaillon From CA$5.20
- From La Rochelle to Cognac From CA$33.80
Other train journeys to Tours
- From London to Tours From CA$52.65
- From Paris to Tours From CA$31.20
- From Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Tours From CA$5.20
- From Le Mans to Tours From CA$32.50
- From Blois to Tours From CA$18.20
- From Amboise to Tours From CA$9.10
- From Chinon to Tours From CA$13.65
- From Lille to Tours From CA$20.15
- From Bordeaux to Tours From CA$15.60
- From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Tours From CA$55.25
- From Chenonceaux to Tours From CA$16.25
- From Lyon to Tours From CA$83.20
- From Angers to Tours From CA$26.65
- From Poitiers to Tours From CA$29.25
- From Caen to Tours From CA$19.50
Other train journeys from Tours
- From Tours to London From CA$129.35
- From Tours to Blois From CA$11.05
- From Tours to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps From CA$4.55
- From Tours to Paris From CA$15.60
- From Tours to Orléans From CA$15.60
- From Tours to Amboise From CA$9.10
- From Tours to Chinon From CA$13.65
- From Tours to Bordeaux From CA$15.60
- From Tours to Lille From CA$66.30
- From Tours to Chenonceaux From CA$11.05
- From Tours to Le Mans From CA$32.50
- From Tours to Saumur From CA$21.45
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