What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Belley?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Belley is to bus which costs €65 - €90 and takes 13h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Belley?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Belley is to fly and train which takes 6h 18m and costs €80 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Belley?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Belley. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Boulevard du Mail via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Belley?

The distance between La Rochelle and Belley is 1027 km. The road distance is 642.7 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Belley without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Belley without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 6m and costs €95 - €320.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Belley?

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from La Rochelle to Belley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Belley bus from?

La Rochelle to Belley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Belley?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Belley is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs €65 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €350 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Belley bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Belley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Belley?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Belley is 643 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from La Rochelle to Belley.

Where can I stay near Belley?

There are 1108+ hotels available in Belley.

La Rochelle to Belley - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Belley by train, bus, car, plane, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Boulevard du Mailbus A73
9h 6m
€97–318
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Boulevard du Mailbus A73
14h 50m
€46–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Chambérybus N746
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Boulevard du Mailbus A73
13h 35m
€65–89
Drive 642.7 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Belleycar 642.7 km
7h 38m
€99–143
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Virieu-le-Grand - Belleytrain
8h 35m
€84–248
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Virieu-le-Grand - Belleytrain Ter
10h 49m
€72–348
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Virieu-le-Grand - Belleytrain
9h 26m
€84–197
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Virieu-le-Grand - Belleytrain
6h 18m
€82–354
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
10h
€84–286
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
10h 51m
€80–235

La Rochelle to Belley by train and bus

47Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,027 km
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Belley, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Boulevard du Mail via Chambéry and Gare Routière in around 13h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Boulevard du Mail via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Lyon Part Dieu, Virieu-le-Grand - Belley, and Place Monument in around 10h 49m.

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