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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Chamonix is to bus which costs €50 - €150 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Chamonix is to fly and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs €60 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Chamonix via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Chamonix?

The distance between La Rochelle and Chamonix is 1061 km. The road distance is 755.6 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 25m and costs €90 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from La Rochelle to Chamonix, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Chamonix train from?

La Rochelle to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Chamonix?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Chamonix is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Chamonix bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Chamonix bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Chamonix train arrive?

La Rochelle to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Chamonix is 756 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from La Rochelle to Chamonix.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Chamonix?

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Where can I stay near Chamonix?

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La Rochelle to Chamonix - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Chamonix 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 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chamonix507 / ...
10h 25m
€94–326
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy to ChamonixS766 / ...
15h 5m
€50–145
Drive 755.6 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Chamonix755.6 km
8h 13m
€115–166
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LRH - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
6h 36m
€60–292
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTgv
10h 48m
€121–298
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes591A / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet081G
13h 43m
€180–431
Bus via Chambéry
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to ChambéryN746
2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Chamonix-Mont-BlancAutocar
16h 30m
€86–120
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
8h 52m
€61–202
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NTE - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
8h 27m
€65–219
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
3. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chamonix
9h 43m
€62–200
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BOD - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport Bus Stop to Chamonix Sud Bus Station
9h 18m
€61–197

La Rochelle to Chamonix by train, subway, foot, and bus

50Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,060.8 km
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Chamonix via Annecy - Bus Station and Annecy in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 10h 48m.

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