The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and La Rochelle is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out La Rochelle → Brive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to La Rochelle.
There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to La Rochelle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).
The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and La Rochelle is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and La Rochelle. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brive-la-Gaillarde and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and La Rochelle. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brive-la-Gaillarde and La Rochelle. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €59($59) | twice daily | 393km (244 miles) |
Train via Limoges Benedictins | 5h 10m | €62($62) | every 4 hours | 384km (239 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | €26($26) | twice daily | 392km (243 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €62($62) | on demand | 346km (215 miles) |
Les lignes régulières en Dordogne
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.