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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €60 - €170 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to La Rochelle is to bus and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €60 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Chamonix to La Rochelle?

The distance between Chamonix and La Rochelle is 1052 km. The road distance is 748 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 55m and costs €85 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Chamonix to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Chamonix to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

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

Chamonix to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Chamonix to La Rochelle is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €100 - €370 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Chamonix to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Chamonix to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Where does the Chamonix to La Rochelle train arrive?

Chamonix to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to La Rochelle is 748 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Chamonix to La Rochelle.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chamonix to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2375+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station
2. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
9h 55m
€87–415
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LYS - LRH
6h 1m
€60–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to AnnecyS766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 5m
€63–166
Drive 748 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to La Rochelle748 km
8h 36m
€114–165
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
11h 17m
€103–368
Train
1. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet to Nantes081G
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle591A / ...
14h 17m
€179–435
Bus via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Chambery Challes Les EauxAutocar
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to La RochelleN746
16h 40m
€84–123
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix 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
8h 53m
€61–212
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 6m
€66–224
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix 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
9h 36m
€63–207
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Geneva Airport Bus Stop
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 49m
€63–199

Chamonix to La Rochelle by bus, foot, train, and subway

2Weekly Services

9h 55mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,052.1 km
Duration: 9h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Annecy and Annecy - Bus Station in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to La Rochelle Ville via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 17m.

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