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

The cheapest way to get from Espalion to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Espalion to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Espalion and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Espalion to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Rodez and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Espalion to La Rochelle?

The distance between Espalion and La Rochelle is 602 km. The road distance is 459.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Espalion to La Rochelle without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 51m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Espalion to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Espalion to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rodez station.

Train or bus from Espalion to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Espalion to La Rochelle is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Espalion to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Espalion to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Can I drive from Espalion to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Espalion to La Rochelle is 460 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Espalion to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2215+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Espalion to La Rochelle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Espalion to La Rochelle by train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
9h 51m
€59–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 20m
€37–101
Train
1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
10h 26m
€61–149
Drive 459.8 km
1. Drive from Espalion to La Rochellecar 459.8 km
6h 6m
€71–102

Espalion to La Rochelle by bus and train

5Weekly Services

9h 51mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 602 km
Duration: 9h 51m

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 via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, Toulouse Matabiau, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to La Rochelle - Bus Station via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 10h 20m.

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