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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to La Rochelle is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avignon to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs €120 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nîmes Pont du Gard and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Avignon to La Rochelle?

The distance between Avignon and La Rochelle is 681 km. The road distance is 748.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Avignon to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Tours which takes 8h 55m and costs €180 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Avignon to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Avignon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.

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

Avignon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nîmes Pont du Gard station.

Train or bus from Avignon to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Avignon to La Rochelle is to train via Tours which takes 8h 55m and costs €180 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Avignon to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Avignon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where does the Avignon to La Rochelle train arrive?

Avignon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.

Can I drive from Avignon to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to La Rochelle is 749 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Avignon to La Rochelle.

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

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Avignon to La Rochelle - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Avignon to La Rochelle by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
3h 47m
€121–449
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Bordeauxbus 1922
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721 / ...
11h 35m
€42–82
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 081B
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 55m
€182–455
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m
€49–74
Drive 748.8 km
1. Drive from Avignon to La Rochellecar 748.8 km
7h 3m
€114–164
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 45m
€73–281
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 13m
€59–196
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
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 33m
€64–300
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane MRS - TUF
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain
6h 28m
€158–544
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MPL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 4m
€68–327
Train
1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
10h 8m
€56–237

Avignon to La Rochelle by train

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8h 55mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 680.8 km
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Avignon Centre to La Rochelle Ville via Nimes Pont Du Gard, Nîmes Pont du Gard, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station in around 11h 25m.

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