There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Épinal 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- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Epinaltrain Tgv
6h 44m€172–261Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Epinalbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 25m€74–123Drive 766.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Épinalcar 766.3 km
7h 8m€144–208Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
- Take the train from Entzheim Aeroport to Epinaltrain
9h 15m€105–365Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 723 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Epinalbus 1658 / ...
15h 35m€79–124Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Belforttrain
- Take the train from Belfort to Epinaltrain
10h 51m€136–339
La Rochelle to Épinal by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Épinal is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Épinal is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €170 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Épinal. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Epinal via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Épinal. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Epinal via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Épinal is 868 km. The road distance is 766.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Épinal without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €170 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from La Rochelle to Épinal, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Épinal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Épinal train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Épinal is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €170 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Épinal, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Epinal via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Epinal via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 25m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €120–280
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–220
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–350
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140–470
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Entzheim Aeroport to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Belfort to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Epinal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Épinal bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Épinal train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Épinal is 766 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from La Rochelle to Épinal.
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