The distance between Valence and La Rochelle is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Valence 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 → Valence 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 St-Pierre-des-Corps and then to La Rochelle Ville.
Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to La Rochelle.
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There are several options for getting from Valence to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).
The distance between Valence and La Rochelle is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (304 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Valence and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valence to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €365 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and St-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
TGV inOui run train services between Valence and La Rochelle. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Valence and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and La Rochelle. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence 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 3h 55m.
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 Valence and La Rochelle. The distance is around 712km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 3 similar | 3h 45m | €365($365) | every 20 mins | 623km (387 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 784km (487 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 4h 25m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 769km (478 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane | 5h 25m | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 975km (606 miles) |
Train | 5h 60m | €220($220) | once daily | 997km (619 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 30m | €39($39) | 3 times a week | 879km (546 miles) |
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand | 13h 40m | €66($66) | once daily | 974km (605 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | €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.