There are 6 ways to get from Brioude to La Rochelle by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Brioude to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to St Germain Des Fossestrain Ter
- Take the train from St Germain Des Fosses to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 28m€118–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brioude to Clermont Ferrandbus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
11h 43m€53–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Brioude to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeauxbus 706
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochellebus 701
10h 14m€58–95Drive 448.6 km
- Drive from Brioude to La Rochellecar 448.6 km
6h 21m€72–104Train, fly
- Take the train from Brioude to Clermont Ferrandtrain
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
7h 56m€135–403Train via Nevers
- Take the train from Brioude to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 29m€120–210
Brioude to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brioude to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Brioude to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Brioude to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Brioude and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare SNCF, Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Brioude to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Brioude and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Clermont Ferrand, St Germain Des Fosses and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Brioude and La Rochelle is 691 km. The road distance is 448.6 km.
The best way to get from Brioude to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs €110 - €210.
It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Brioude to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Brioude to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Brioude station.
Brioude to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Brioude station.
The best way to get from Brioude to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Brioude, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Brioude to La Rochelle Ville via Clermont Ferrand, St Germain Des Fosses, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brioude to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Clermont Ferrand, Gare SNCF, Maison de la Culture, Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 11h 43m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brioude to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to St Germain Des Fosses
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Germain Des Fosses to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brioude to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brioude to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brioude to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brioude to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Brioude to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.
Brioude to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brioude to La Rochelle is 449 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Brioude to La Rochelle.
Book your Brioude to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2451+ hotels available in La Rochelle.























