There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Aurillac by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bordeaux
best- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-JeanTer
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Brive La GaillardeTer
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to AurillacTer
8h 35m€82–125Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Take the bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Aurillac
9h 43m€34–113Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux701
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Take the bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Aurillac
9h 28m€47–85Drive 390.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Aurillac390.2 km
5h 3m€60–86Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to PoitiersTer
- Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges BenedictinsTer
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Brive La GaillardeTer
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to AurillacTer
9h 32m€78–147
La Rochelle to Aurillac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Aurillac is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Aurillac is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Aurillac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Aurillac via Bordeaux, P.E. Brive Laroche and Brive La Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Aurillac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Aurillac via Bordeaux St Jean and Brive La Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Aurillac is 496 km. The road distance is 390.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Aurillac without a car is to train via Bordeaux which takes 8h 35m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from La Rochelle to Aurillac, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Aurillac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Aurillac 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 Aurillac is to train via Bordeaux which takes 8h 35m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Aurillac, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Aurillac via Bordeaux St Jean and Brive La Gaillarde in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Aurillac via Bordeaux, P.E. Brive Laroche, and Brive La Gaillarde in around 9h 28m.
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 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 Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Aurillac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22
- 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 Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €23–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- 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 La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Brive La Gaillarde to Aurillac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Aurillac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Aurillac 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 Aurillac is 390 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from La Rochelle to Aurillac.
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