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 €65 - €100 and takes 12h 45m.

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 11m and costs €55 - €290.

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 Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Annecy to La Rochelle?

The distance between Annecy and La Rochelle is 615 km. The road distance is 670.2 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 9m and costs €100 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 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 9m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €150 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 Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Annecy to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to La Rochelle is 670 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m 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 to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LYS - LRH
4h 11m
€57–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 30m
€55–150
Train
1. Take the train from Annecy to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
8h 9m
€103–309
Drive 670.2 km
1. Drive from Annecy to La Rochelle670.2 km
7h 58m
€102–148
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 3m
€58–200
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
7h 46m
€60–190
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 3m
€64–217
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
8h 46m
€61–187
Bus via Thiers
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Thiers1786
2. Take the bus from Thiers to La RochelleN746
12h 45m
€67–96

Annecy to La Rochelle by train and subway

36Weekly Services

8h 9mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 615.2 km
Duration: 4h 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 9m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €55–150 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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