There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Autun 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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Etangtrain Ter
7h 35m€100–188Drive 479.1 km
cheapest- Drive from La Rochelle to Autuncar 479.1 km
6h 27m€74–107Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chalon-sur-Saône - Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place Champ de Marsbus 704
15h 10mTrain to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Creusot Montceau Montchanintrain
8h 28m€115–316Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Creusot Montceau Montchanintrain
9h 26m€114–281Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train, line 706 bus
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Creusot Montceau Montchanintrain
- Take the bus from Gare TGV to Place Champ de Marsbus
6h 16m
La Rochelle to Autun by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Autun is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Autun is to drive which takes 6h 27m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Autun. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Place Champ de Mars via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Autun. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Etang via St Pierre Des Corps and Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Autun is 574 km. The road distance is 479.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Autun without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €95 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from La Rochelle to Autun, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Autun bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Autun train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Autun is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €95 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 10m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Autun, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Autun via St Pierre Des Corps, Nevers, Etang, and Etang in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Place Champ de Mars via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Chalon-sur-Saône - Train Station, and Gare Routière in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–310
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 St Pierre Des Corps to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Etang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chalon-sur-Saône - Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chalon-sur-Saône - Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- CAR Mobigo
Bus from Gare Routière to Place Champ de Mars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- CAR Mobigo
Bus from Gare TGV to Place Champ de Mars
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- CAR Mobigo
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Autun bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Autun train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Autun is 479 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from La Rochelle to Autun.
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