There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Brioude by train (TGV), bus, train, 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.
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 Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioudetrain Ter
8h 8m€123–226Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioudetrain Ter
9h 48m€58–108Drive 443.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Brioudecar 443.8 km
6h 23m€69–99Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- 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 Clermont Ferrandtrain
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioudetrain
7h 44m€140–391Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Arvantbus
10h 32m€58–108Bus, train via Rochefort
- Take the bus from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrandbus N746
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioudetrain Ter
10h 37m€61–108Train 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 Clermont Ferrandtrain
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioudetrain
9h 56m€158–375
La Rochelle to Brioude by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Brioude is to bus and train which costs €55 - €110 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Brioude is to drive which takes 6h 23m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Brioude. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Arvant via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Maison de la Culture and Clermont Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Brioude. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Brioude via St Pierre Des Corps, Nevers and Clermont Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Brioude is 688 km. The road distance is 443.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Brioude without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from La Rochelle to Brioude, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Brioude bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Brioude train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Brioude is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 32m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Brioude, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Brioude via St Pierre Des Corps, Nevers, and Clermont Ferrand in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Brioude via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station, Maison de la Culture, Gare SNCF, Clermont Ferrand, Arvant, and Arvant in around 10h 32m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–230
- 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
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioude
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioude
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioude
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioude
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioude
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Clermont Ferrand to Arvant
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Brioude bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Brioude train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Brioude is 444 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from La Rochelle to Brioude.
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