There are 6 ways to get from Albi to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiaubus Autocar
- Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
7h 35m€43–75Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
8h 11m€42–84Train
- Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
7h 40m€82–180Drive 456.3 km
- Drive from Albi to La Rochellecar 456.3 km
4h 39m€72–103Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane TLS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h€95–235Train, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane TLS - LRH
7h 42m€85–323
Albi to La Rochelle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albi to La Rochelle is to train and bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Albi to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Albi to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Albi Ville and arriving at La Rochelle via Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Albi to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Albi Ville and arriving at La Rochelle via Toulouse Matabiau and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Albi and La Rochelle is 493 km. The road distance is 456.3 km.
The best way to get from Albi to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Albi to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Albi to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Albi Ville station.
Albi to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Albi Ville station.
The best way to get from Albi to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Albi, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from Albi Ville to La Rochelle via Toulouse Matabiau and Toulouse in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albi Ville to La Rochelle via Toulouse Matabiau and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 7h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100–370
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–470
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–320
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–330
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €65–290
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €460–900
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 Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Toulouse to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Albi to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Albi to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albi to La Rochelle is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Albi to La Rochelle.
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