How to travel from Troyes to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Troyes and La Rochelle is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Troyes 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.

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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris-Est then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance550km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Troyes and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Troyes 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 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Troyes and La Rochelle is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (286 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Troyes and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Troyes to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Troyes 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.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Troyes and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Troyes to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Troyes and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Troyes and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Troyes to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Troyes and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Troyes to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Paris-Est then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 5h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Troyes and La Rochelle. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Troyes to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Troyes to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Troyes and La Rochelle

Transport options from Troyes to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
€185($185)
every 4 hours638km (396 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 30m
€310($310)
4 times a day719km (447 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€38($38)
once daily642km (399 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand550km (342 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