There are 4 ways to get from Espalion to La Rochelle by bus, train (TGV), car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
9h 55m€45–82Train
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
10h 30m€99–214Drive 460.8 km
- Drive from Espalion to La Rochellecar 460.8 km
6h 5m€72–104Train, bus
- Take the train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to La Rochellebus N746
10h 59m€60–114
Espalion to La Rochelle by bus
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 via Toulouse Matabiau and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Espalion and La Rochelle is 591 km. The road distance is 460.8 km.
The best way to get from Espalion to La Rochelle without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 9h 55m 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 bus which takes 9h 55m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €220 and takes 10h 30m.
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 Bus Station, and Toulouse in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, 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 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Toulouse to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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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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