There are 5 ways to get from Espalion to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
9h 18m€99–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
9h 55m€45–82Drive 460.8 km
- Drive from Espalion to La Rochellecar 460.8 km
6h 5m€71–103Train, fly
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane TLS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 22m€117–319Train, bus
- Take the train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to La Rochellebus N746
10h 59m€60–109
Espalion to La Rochelle by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Espalion to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Espalion to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Espalion to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc and arriving at La Rochelle via Rodez and Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Espalion to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Toulouse Matabiau and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Espalion and La Rochelle is 636 km. The road distance is 460.8 km.
The best way to get from Espalion to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs €95 - €210.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Espalion to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Espalion to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Espalion to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Espalion to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Espalion, Occitanie, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to La Rochelle Ville via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, Toulouse Matabiau, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to La Rochelle via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Toulouse in around 9h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–450
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €60–230
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €550–900
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 Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Espalion to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Espalion to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Espalion to La Rochelle is 461 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Espalion to La Rochelle.
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