What is the cheapest way to get from Annecy to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to La Rochelle is to bus via Thiers which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Annecy to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Annecy to La Rochelle is to bus and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €70 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Annecy and La Rochelle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Annecy - Bus Station station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Annecy to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Annecy to La Rochelle?

The distance between Annecy and La Rochelle is 1043 km. The road distance is 671.4 km.

How do I travel from Annecy to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Annecy to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €190 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Annecy to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Annecy to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to La Rochelle bus from?

Annecy to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Annecy to La Rochelle train from?

Annecy to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Annecy station.

Train or bus from Annecy to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Annecy to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €190 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Annecy to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Annecy to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where does the Annecy to La Rochelle train arrive?

Annecy to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Annecy to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to La Rochelle is 671 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Annecy to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Annecy to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Annecy to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Annecy to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Annecy to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 11m
€193–349
Bus via Thiers
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Thiersbus 1786
2. Take the bus from Thiers to La Rochellebus N746
12h 40m
€59–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 15m
€65–130
Drive 671.4 km
1. Drive from Annecy to La Rochellecar 671.4 km
8h 1m
€104–150
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 47m
€83–249
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
4h 10m
€74–337
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 43m
€81–204
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
5h 15m
€108–330
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 57m
€87–272
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 43m
€80–227

Annecy to La Rochelle by train and subway

36Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

€193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,043.2 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Annecy, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Annecy to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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