There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Dordogne by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Périgueuxbus FlixBus N706 / ...
4h 40m€27–40Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Périgueux - Pôle Créavallée Northbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 9m€22–38Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cenontrain Ter
- Take the train from Cenon to Perigueuxtrain Ter
5h 20m€58–99Drive 220.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Dordognecar 220.4 km
3h 11m€36–51
La Rochelle to Dordogne by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Dordogne is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Dordogne is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Dordogne. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Périgueux via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Dordogne. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Perigueux via Cenon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Dordogne is 302 km. The road distance is 220.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Dordogne without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from La Rochelle to Dordogne, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Dordogne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Dordogne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Dordogne is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
You can take a bus from La Rochelle to Périgueux via Bordeaux in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to LR COULOUNIEIX CHA-Créavallée N via Cenon, Perigueux, and LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(2) in around 5h 20m.
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 La Rochelle Ville to Cenon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cenon to Perigueux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Périgueux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Périgueux - Pôle Créavallée North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Dordogne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Dordogne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cenon station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Dordogne is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from La Rochelle to Dordogne.
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