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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Espalion by bus, train, train (TGV), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus bus FlixBus N1136 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain train Ter
    9h 35m
    €71–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Rodezbus bus
    10h 51m
    €47–82

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain train Ter
    9h 59m
    €120–192

  4. Drive  455.4 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Espalioncar car 455.4 km
    6h 7m
    €84–121

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane NTE - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain train
    9h 49m
    €104–297

La Rochelle to Espalion by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 602 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Espalion, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Bordeaux St Jean, Toulouse Matabiau, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 10h 51m.

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