How to travel from Valence to La Rochelle, France

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.

8 routes found

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.

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Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €365($365)
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Train

Take the train to St-Pierre-des-Corps and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance712km (443 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and La Rochelle

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and La Rochelle

Transport options from Valence to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
€365($365)
every 20 mins623km (387 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€155($155)
every 20 mins784km (487 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 25m
€165($165)
every 20 mins769km (478 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane5h 25m
€195($195)
every 20 mins975km (606 miles)
Train
5h 60m
€220($220)
once daily997km (619 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 30m
€39($39)
3 times a week879km (546 miles)
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand13h 40m
€66($66)
once daily974km (605 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€95($95)
on demand712km (443 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