How to travel from La Rochelle to Versailles, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Versailles is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Versailles 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 VersaillesLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Poitiers and then to Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Versailles

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between La Rochelle and Versailles is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (238 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from La Rochelle and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Versailles is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Versailles. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Versailles. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 La Rochelle and Versailles. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poitiers, Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole and République Gare Saint-Cyr. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Versailles. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 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 Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Versailles

Transport options from La Rochelle to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€100($100)
every 4 hours478km (297 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 35m
€200($200)
5 times a day577km (359 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly5h 30m
€215($215)
every 4 hours790km (491 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€35($35)
4 times a week486km (302 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€63($63)
on demand465km (289 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

The following major airports near Versailles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles