There are 3 ways to get from La Rochelle to Alençon by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
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 Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Alencontrain Ter
4h 49m€70–125Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Angersbus
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Alencontrain Ter
6h 8m€46–75Drive 320.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Alençoncar 320.4 km
3h 16m€51–74
La Rochelle to Alençon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Alençon is to bus and train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Alençon is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Alençon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Alencon via Nantes and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Alençon is 418 km. The road distance is 320.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Alençon without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from La Rochelle to Alençon, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Alençon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Alençon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Alençon is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from La Rochelle to Alençon.
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What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Alençon, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Alencon via Nantes and Le Mans in around 4h 49m.
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 Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Alencon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Alencon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- 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 Angers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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