How to travel from Giverny to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Giverny and La Rochelle is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Giverny to La Rochelle by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance496km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giverny and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Giverny to La Rochelle by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 8h 50m. 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 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Giverny and La Rochelle is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 381km (237 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Giverny and La Rochelle by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Giverny to La Rochelle is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Giverny and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giverny and La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Giverny and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Giverny to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Terminal Jules Verne and Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

TAM en Yvelines and FlixBus run regular bus services between Giverny and La Rochelle. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giverny to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Giverny and La Rochelle. The distance is around 496km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giverny to La Rochelle is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Giverny and La Rochelle

Transport options from Giverny to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 50m
€215($215)
5 times a week633km (393 miles)
Bus to Terminal Jules Verne, plane and train5h 35m
€225($225)
5 times a week846km (526 miles)
Bus to Terminal Jules Verne, plane and train6h 15m
€230($230)
5 times a week742km (461 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€31($31)
5 times a week559km (347 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€89($89)
on demand496km (308 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