How to travel from Dijon to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Dijon and La Rochelle is around 651km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dijon 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 RochelleDijon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance651km (404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Dijon to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Dijon and La Rochelle is around 651km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 489km (304 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Dijon and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Dijon and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Dijon and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dijon and La Rochelle. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Dijon and La Rochelle. The distance is around 651km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and La Rochelle

Transport options from Dijon to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€170($170)
every 4 hours756km (470 miles)
Train via Nevers6h 35m
€225($225)
every 20 mins668km (415 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane + 3 similar
5h 20m
€400($400)
every 4 hours741km (461 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
€190($190)
5 times a day902km (561 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane6hrs
€200($200)
every 4 hours887km (551 miles)
Train to Lausanne, plane6h 30m
€260($260)
every 20 mins1,007km (626 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
€46($46)
4 times a week786km (488 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€88($88)
on demand651km (404 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