There are 4 ways to get from Alençon to La Rochelle by train (TGV), train, bus, rideshare, 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 Alencon to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nantestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
5h 15m€70–127Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Alençon to La Rochelle322.3 km
3h 48m€19–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Alencon to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Angers St Laudtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Angers to La Rochellebus
6h 29m€46–75Drive 322.3 km
- Drive from Alençon to La Rochellecar 322.3 km
3h 15m€51–74
Alençon to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alençon to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €19 - €26 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Alençon to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct train from Alençon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Alencon and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Le Mans and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Alençon and La Rochelle is 418 km. The road distance is 322.3 km.
The best way to get from Alençon to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Alençon to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Alençon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Alencon station.
Alençon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Mans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alençon to La Rochelle is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Alençon to La Rochelle.
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What companies run services between Alençon, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Alencon to La Rochelle Ville via Le Mans and Nantes in around 5h 15m.
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 Alencon to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- 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
Train from Alencon to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Angers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Alençon to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
There are 2542+ hotels available in La Rochelle.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alençon and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









