There are 6 ways to get from Albi to La Rochelle by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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.
Train
best- 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 St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
7h 10m€88–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiaubus
- 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 22m€42–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus 701
8h 4m€43–77Drive 456.3 km
- Drive from Albi to La Rochellecar 456.3 km
4h 39m€73–105Train, 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
11h 22m€186–422Train, 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 Rochelle Villetrain
6h 54m€85–287
Albi to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albi to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 22m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Albi Ville and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Albi to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Albi Ville and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Toulouse Matabiau and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Albi and La Rochelle is 525 km. The road distance is 456.3 km.
The best way to get from Albi to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €85 - €170.
It takes approximately 7h 10m 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 train which takes 7h 10m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Albi, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Albi Ville to La Rochelle Ville via Toulouse Matabiau and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albi Ville to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Toulouse Matabiau, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–360
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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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