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 - €100 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 €60 - €330.

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 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 Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Annecy to La Rochelle?

The distance between Annecy and La Rochelle is 1066 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 1m and costs €210 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m 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 1m and costs €210 - €360. 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 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 1m 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 - 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 (TGV)
best
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
8h 1m
€218–353
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
€58–100
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
€103–149
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 48m
€79–234
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
€64–327
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 44m
€76–209
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
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 33m
€78–263
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
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 19m
€75–228
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques 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 Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 13m
€187–481

Annecy to La Rochelle by train (TGV)

2Weekly Trains

8h 1mAverage Duration

€218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,066.2 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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 8h 1m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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