How to travel from La Rochelle to Megeve, France
The distance between La Rochelle and Megeve is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Megeve by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Megeve → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches.
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€180($180)
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Bus
Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre then Grenoble - Bus Station and then to Megeve Autogare.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€51($51)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then take the train to Albertville.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Megeve
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Megeve by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between La Rochelle and Megeve is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (373 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from La Rochelle and Megeve by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Megeve is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Megeve, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between La Rochelle and Megeve. We recommend that you fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Megeve. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Megeve. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre and Grenoble - Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Megeve. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Megeve is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Megeve. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 La Rochelle and Megeve. The distance is around 879km (546 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Megeve is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).
Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Megeve
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 2h 50m | €180($180) | 4 times a day | 642km (399 miles) |
| Train to Poitiers, plane | 5h 60m | €410($410) | 3 times a week | 701km (436 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | €200($200) | 3 times a week | 861km (535 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 6h 45m | €210($210) | 3 times a week | 846km (526 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 824km (512 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus | 5h 35m | €165($165) | 4 times a day | 838km (521 miles) |
Bus | 13h 15m | €51($51) | 3 times a week | 970km (603 miles) |
Bus and Train | 15h 40m | €220($220) | once a week | 1,333km (828 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | €120($120) | on demand | 879km (546 miles) |
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Airports near Megeve
The following major airports near Megeve offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Megeve
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from Megeve
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Megeve