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 - €95 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 5h 55m and costs €60 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at La Rochelle via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

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 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

How far is it from Chamonix to La Rochelle?

The distance between Chamonix and La Rochelle is 1073 km. The road distance is 745 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 41m and costs €160 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m 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, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.

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

Chamonix to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saint-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 via Lyon which takes 14h 50m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €160 - €380 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Chamonix to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chamonix to La Rochelle train arrive?

Chamonix to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Massy TGV 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 36m to drive from Chamonix to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Chamonix to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Chamonix to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ 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 to Genevabus
2. Take the train from Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 41m
€164–472
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
cheapest
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
€60–325
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyonbus S766 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus N746
14h 50m
€69–106
Drive 745 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to La Rochellecar 745 km
8h 36m
€114–164
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet to Massy TGVtrain 081G
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 28m
€165–375
Train
1. Take the train from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet to Nantestrain 081G
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
13h 33m
€120–435
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
15h 5m
€63–93
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 48m
€62–207
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
8h 3m
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 29m
€63–182
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 44m

Chamonix to La Rochelle by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

9h 41mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chamonix to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 1,073.5 km
Duration: 9h 41m

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 via Lyon in around 14h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to La Rochelle Ville via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet, and Massy Tgv in around 11h 28m.

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