How to travel from Rocamadour to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Rocamadour and La Rochelle is around 391km (243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

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

👋 Also check out La RochelleRocamadour if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Brive La Gaillarde then Bordeaux St Jean and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)

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Taxi and Bus

Take a taxi to Brive-la-Gaillarde then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance391km (243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rocamadour and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Rocamadour to La Rochelle by taxi, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Rocamadour and La Rochelle is around 391km (243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Rocamadour and La Rochelle by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rocamadour to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Rocamadour and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rocamadour and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rocamadour to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rocamadour Padirac, Brive La Gaillarde and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rocamadour and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rocamadour and La Rochelle. We recommend that you drive to La Rochelle. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rocamadour to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take a taxi to Brive-la-Gaillarde then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to La Rochelle. instead which will take 5h 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 Rocamadour and La Rochelle. The distance is around 391km (243 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rocamadour to La Rochelle is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Rocamadour to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Rocamadour and La Rochelle

Transport options from Rocamadour to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€87($87)
every 20 mins445km (277 miles)
Train via Limoges Benedictins6h 20m
€67($67)
6 times a week448km (278 miles)
Taxi and Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
€155($155)
once daily433km (269 miles)
Train and Bus6h 45m
€48($48)
6 times a week426km (264 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€71($71)
on demand391km (243 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