The distance between Grenoble and La Rochelle is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 Rochelle → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.
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Take the train to Nantes and then to La Rochelle Ville.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to La Rochelle.
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There are several options for getting from Grenoble to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).
The distance between Grenoble and La Rochelle is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Grenoble 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 Grenoble to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €365 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Grenoble and La Rochelle. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Grenoble and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and La Rochelle. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and La Rochelle. The distance is around 712km (443 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 Grenoble to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | €365($365) | every 4 hours | 642km (399 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 803km (499 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 4h 55m | €165($165) | every 4 hours | 787km (489 miles) |
Train to Geneve, plane | 5h 55m | €205($205) | 5 times a day | 924km (574 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 5h 55m | €195($195) | 5 times a day | 993km (617 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | €195($195) | once a week | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux | 7h 40m | €225($225) | once a week | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 20m | €38($38) | 6 times a week | 845km (525 miles) |
Bus via Angers | 13h 30m | €63($63) | once daily | 975km (606 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | €95($95) | on demand | 712km (443 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.