There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Albi by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi VilleTer
7h 9m€30–117Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-JeanTer
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi VilleTer
7h 35m€45–110Drive 454.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Albi454.8 km
4h 37m€70–100Train, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)NTE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
6h 54m€61–202Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to ToulouseFlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi VilleAutocar
7h 35m€46–64
La Rochelle to Albi by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Albi is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Albi is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Albi. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Albi Ville via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Albi. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Albi Ville via Bordeaux St Jean and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Albi is 493 km. The road distance is 454.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Albi without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 9m and costs €30 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from La Rochelle to Albi, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Albi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Albi is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Albi, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Albi Ville via Bordeaux St Jean and Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Albi Ville via Toulouse and Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €370–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–27
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19–27
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–90
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
La Rochelle to Albi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Albi is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from La Rochelle to Albi.
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