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How to get fromEspalion to La Rochelleby train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Espalion to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Toulouse

    best
    1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    9h 34m
    €113–194

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rodez to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N1136 / ...
    9h 45m
    €49–79

  3. Drive  452.5 km

    1. Drive from Espalion to La Rochellecar car 452.5 km
    6h 12m
    €85–123

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane TLS - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    9h 35m
    €107–299

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillardetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    10h 39m
    €103–174

Espalion to La Rochelle by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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 34m. 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 45m.

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