How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and La Rochelle is around 461km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 RochelleClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
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Train

Take the train to Nevers then St Pierre Des Corps and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance461km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and La Rochelle is around 461km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nevers and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and La Rochelle. The distance is around 461km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and La Rochelle

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 25m
€340($340)
4 times a day889km (552 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€110($110)
every 20 mins622km (386 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€28($28)
once daily556km (345 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€83($83)
on demand461km (287 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