There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Albi by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
6h 52m€92–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villebus
8h 4m€42–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus 701
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
7h 40m€47–73Drive 454.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Albicar 454.8 km
4h 40m€73–105Train, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
6h 41m€86–285
La Rochelle to Albi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Albi is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Albi is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Albi. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Albi Ville via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Albi. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Albi Ville via Bordeaux St Jean and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Albi is 525 km. The road distance is 454.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Albi without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from La Rochelle to Albi, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Albi bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Albi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Albi is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Albi, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Albi Ville via Bordeaux St Jean and Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Albi Ville via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 8h 4m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Albi bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Albi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Albi is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from La Rochelle to Albi.
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