There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to La Roche-sur-Yon by train, bus, night bus or car
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The most affordable way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to La Roche-sur-Yon is to bus, which costs 8€ - 11€ and takes 3h 56m.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to La Roche-sur-Yon is to drive which costs 9€ - 14€ and takes 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to La Roche-sur-Yon. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at Pem/Sncf via Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) and La Roche-sur-Yon is 58 km. The road distance is 87.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to La Roche-sur-Yon without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs 15€ - 40€.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to La Roche-sur-Yon, including transfers.
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to La Roche-sur-Yon bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée (Sovetours), depart from Gare Sncf station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to La Roche-sur-Yon is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs 15€ - 40€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8€ - 11€ and takes 3h 56m.
La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to La Roche-sur-Yon bus services, operated by Aléop en Vendée (Sovetours), arrive at Pem/Sncf station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to La Roche-sur-Yon is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from La Rochelle Airport (LRH) to La Roche-sur-Yon.
- Distance: 57.5 km
- Duration: 3h 26m
What companies run services between La Rochelle Airport (LRH), France and La Roche-sur-Yon, France?
SNCF operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yon 4 times a day. Tickets cost 13€ - 35€ and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Aléop en Vendée (Sovetours) operates a bus from Gare Sncf to Pem/Sncf 5 times a week. Tickets cost 6€ - 9€ and the journey takes 2h 30m.
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to La Roche Sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 35€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 13€ - 20€
- Rail 1st Class
- 21€ - 35€
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- sovetours.com
Bus from Gare Sncf to Pem/Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- Aléop en Vendée (Sovetours)
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from La Rochelle to La Roche sur Yon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 9€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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