Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around La Rochelle and New Aquitaine, with day trips to Niort.
Charter coach rental in La Rochelle
Charter coaches with professional drivers in La Rochelle, New Aquitaine, France.
Coach hire with driver in La Rochelle
From a single coach transfer in La Rochelle to a week-long bus tour across France, we arrange charter coaches with drivers and handle the planning by email.
Popular coach day trips from La Rochelle: Niort (≈55 km), La Roche-sur-Yon (≈60 km), Cholet (≈100 km) and Angoulême (≈115 km). Many groups also combine La Rochelle with Nantes (≈120 km).
Cruise port bus services in La Rochelle
La Rochelle is a cruise port, so we also arrange cruise shore excursion buses in La Rochelle: a coach or minibus with driver waiting at the cruise terminal or pier, a guided or self-planned sightseeing loop, and a return in good time before all-aboard. For turnaround days we organise La Rochelle cruise terminal transfers between the ship, hotels, the railway station and La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).
Coach hire in La Rochelle for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in La Rochelle, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LRH) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from La Rochelle through France and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in La Rochelle
Coach hire near La Rochelle
- Coach hire in Niort ≈55 km
- Coach hire in La Roche-sur-Yon ≈60 km
- Coach hire in Cholet ≈100 km
- Coach hire in Angoulême ≈115 km
- Coach hire in Nantes ≈120 km
- Coach hire in Poitiers ≈125 km
- Coach hire in Saumur ≈145 km
- Coach hire in Saint-Nazaire ≈150 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in France.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in La Rochelle?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from La Rochelle?
Yes. Coach day trips from La Rochelle to Niort, La Roche-sur-Yon and Cholet are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the La Rochelle cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near La Rochelle.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near La Rochelle, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.