How to travel from Chambéry to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Chambéry and La Rochelle is around 613km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chambéry to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out La RochelleChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Poitiers and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Quai de Paludate and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance708km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Chambéry and La Rochelle is around 613km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 551km (343 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Chambéry and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to La Rochelle is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poitiers. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Chambéry and La Rochelle. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chambéry and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Quai de Paludate and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and La Rochelle. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chambéry and La Rochelle. The distance is around 708km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and La Rochelle

Transport options from Chambéry to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5hrs
€220($220)
4 times a day857km (532 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train4h 15m
€260($260)
4 times a day613km (381 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
€155($155)
4 times a day774km (481 miles)
Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train4h 55m
€155($155)
4 times a day759km (472 miles)
Train
6h 60m
€155($155)
once a week976km (607 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
€41($41)
4 times a week941km (585 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€125($125)
on demand708km (440 miles)

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Airports near La Rochelle

The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from La Rochelle
PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from La Rochelle