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

The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to La Rochelle is to bus via Saint-Étienne which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grenoble to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €85 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Grenoble and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at La Rochelle via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Grenoble and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Grenoble to La Rochelle?

The distance between Grenoble and La Rochelle is 1012 km. The road distance is 652.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Grenoble to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €200 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Grenoble to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Grenoble to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Grenoble station.

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

Grenoble to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.

Train or bus from Grenoble to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Grenoble to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €200 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Grenoble to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Grenoble to La Rochelle train arrive?

Grenoble to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Grenoble to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to La Rochelle is 652 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Grenoble to La Rochelle.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 3044+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Grenoble to La Rochelle - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Grenoble 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
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 9m
€202–346
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyonbus S1777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus N746
12h 10m
€57–125
Drive 652.1 km
1. Drive from Grenoble to La Rochellecar 652.1 km
8h 4m
€101–145
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
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
6h 32m
€100–264
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 21m
€147–296
Bus via Saint-Étienne
1. Take the bus from Grenoble to Saint-Étiennebus FlixBus N706
2. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 20m
€61–119
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
3h 54m
€89–347
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
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
7h 28m
€96–229
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
6h 41m
€130–386
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 57m
€203–511
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 24m
€111–333

Grenoble to La Rochelle by train

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8h 9mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,011.5 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Grenoble, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Grenoble to La Rochelle Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grenoble to La Rochelle via Lyon in around 12h 10m.

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