There are 4 ways to get from Ablis to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rambouillet to Paris Gare Montparnassetrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 1m€50–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Niortbus
- Take the bus from Niort to La Rochellebus 723
8h 54m€28–129Drive 414.3 km
- Drive from Ablis to La Rochellecar 414.3 km
3h 54m€64–92Bus via Le Mans
- Take the bus from Chartres to Le Mansbus N1659
- Take the bus from Le Mans to La Rochellebus N723
9h 40m€47–90
Ablis to La Rochelle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ablis to La Rochelle is to bus via Le Mans which costs €45 - €95 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ablis to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Ablis to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Centre and arriving at La Rochelle via Gare de Dourdan, Paris - Massy-Palaiseau and Niort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Ablis and La Rochelle is 526 km. The road distance is 414.3 km.
The best way to get from Ablis to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €50 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ablis to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Ablis to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau station.
The best way to get from Ablis to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €130 and takes 8h 54m.
Ablis to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Niort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ablis to La Rochelle is 414 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Ablis to La Rochelle.
What companies run services between Ablis, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Champarts to La Rochelle Ville via Gare de Rambouillet - Prairie, Rambouillet, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Centre to La Rochelle via Gare de Dourdan, Gare Massy Palaiseau, Paris - Massy-Palaiseau, and Niort in around 8h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rambouillet to Paris Gare Montparnasse
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–17
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 7 75 09 75 75
- Website
- transilien.com
Train from Rambouillet to Paris Gare Montparnasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.transilien.com/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–100
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Niort to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chartres to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Le Mans to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Niort to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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