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 which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 30m.

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 €55 - €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 four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.

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 Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Annecy to La Rochelle?

The distance between Annecy and La Rochelle is 615 km. The road distance is 670.9 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 7h 57m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 7h 57m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 30m.

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 Marne La Vallee Chessy 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 4m to drive from Annecy to La Rochelle.

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

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How do I get a bus 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Annecy to La Rochelle by bus, plane, train (TGV), car, 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.

Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
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
€57–333
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 30m
€45–90
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Annecy to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 57m
€152–298
Drive 670.9 km
1. Drive from Annecy to La Rochellecar 670.9 km
8h 4m
€102–147
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
7h 3m
€59–215
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 46m
€60–180
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
8h 3m
€60–232
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 46m
€56–187
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyonbus 766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus N746
12h 40m
€66–94

Annecy to La Rochelle by train (TGV)

2Weekly Trains

7h 57mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 615.1 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Annecy to La Rochelle Ville via Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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