How long is the journey?

About 45 min, up to 1h in summer.

Can we go directly to Île de Ré?

Yes, supplement of about €20-30 including bridge toll.

Drop-off at the Old Port?

Yes, at the Old Port, station, university or any address in La Rochelle.

Yes, same rate. Book both legs. 24/7.

65 km · 45 min

Taxi Niort → La Rochelle

Your Niort → La Rochelle transfer at €70 — €85. 65 km, from the Marais Poitevin to the Atlantic pearl.

65 km45 minFrom 70 — 85 €

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Distance

65 km

Duration

45 min

Estimated price

70 — 85 €

Availability

24/7

The Niort-La Rochelle route links France's insurance capital to its Atlantic gem in under an hour. The drive skirts the Marais Poitevin, a vast wetland of canals and ash-lined waterways known as the 'Green Venice'. La Rochelle's Old Port, guarded by three medieval towers, its world-class aquarium and the Île de Ré bridge make it one of France's most popular coastal destinations. This taxi is used daily by mutual insurance employees, university students and families heading for beach weekends.

Route

Route Niort → La Rochelle

Your driver takes the A10 west from Niort, then the dual-carriageway N11. The route crosses cereal plains, skirts the Marais Poitevin and enters La Rochelle from the east. Tolls about €6 (included). Allow 45 min, up to 1h in summer beach traffic.

Main route: A10 — ~6 €

Points of interest along the way

A10

Marais Poitevin

Atlantique

Île de Ré

Vieux-Port

Practical tips

Our tips for Niort → La Rochelle

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Niort → La Rochelle route

Climb the Tour Saint-Nicolas (€6) for harbour views. The aquarium (€20, 2h) is ideal for families. For Île de Ré, bridge toll is €16.50 in summer (return only). Rent bikes on Ré for salt marshes and beaches. At the covered market, try Marennes-Oléron oysters with muscadet.

Tolls: ~6 €

Pricing

Taxi fare Niort → La Rochelle

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

70 — 85 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

81 — 98 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

77 — 94 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Niort to La Rochelle?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

The TER costs about €12, takes 40-55 min (8-10 trains/day). The TaxiNeo taxi at €70-€85 is direct in 45 min. For 3-4 passengers (€18-28/person), nearly the same as the train with added comfort.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

70 — 85 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

115 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

Taxi Niort