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 via Chambéry which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 15m.

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 5h 15m and costs €130 - €370.

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, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Chamonix to La Rochelle?

The distance between Chamonix and La Rochelle is 1059 km. The road distance is 745.5 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 train which takes 10h 48m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 10h 48m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Chamonix to La Rochelle is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs €180 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Chamonix to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Chamonix to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to La Rochelle is 745 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Chamonix to La Rochelle.

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 3083+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Chamonix to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chamonix 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
best
1. Take the train from Sallanches Combloux Megeve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 48m
€185–357
Bus via Chambéry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Chambérybus 779
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to La Rochellebus N746
15h 15m
€64–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 50m
€72–143
Drive 745.5 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to La Rochellecar 745.5 km
8h 33m
€115–166
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) 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
8h 32m
€90–262
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) 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
5h 55m
€81–350
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
5h 15m
€131–365
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) 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
9h 28m
€88–217
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
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 57m
€110–307
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
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 43m
€103–262

Chamonix to La Rochelle by bus, train, and subway

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10h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,058.7 km
Duration: 10h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to La Rochelle Ville via Sallanches - Bus Station, Sallanches Combloux Megeve, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Annecy - Bus Station in around 14h 50m.

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