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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Flaine is to bus via Lyon which costs €55 - €100 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Flaine is to fly and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Flaine?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Flaine. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Flaine - Flaine Forum via Lyon and Pole Multimodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Flaine?

The distance between La Rochelle and Flaine is 1040 km. The road distance is 742 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Flaine without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 15m and costs €220 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from La Rochelle to Flaine, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Flaine?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Flaine is to train via Paris which takes 9h 15m and costs €220 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Flaine bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Flaine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Flaine?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Flaine is 742 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from La Rochelle to Flaine.

Where can I stay near Flaine?

There are 8083+ hotels available in Flaine.

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

There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Flaine by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Paris
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 Cluses 74train Tgv
9h 15m
€225–395
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Lyonbus N746
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Clusesbus Ski72
15h 30m
€56–97
Drive 742 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Flainecar 742 km
8h 21m
€113–163
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
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 bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Sallanches - Bus Stationbus
8h 47m
€148–321
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Clusestrain 081G
13h 46m
€190–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Clusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 20m
€60–97
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Sallanchesbus
8h 32m
€145–322
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus
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 bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Sallanches - Bus Stationbus
9h 36m
€151–307
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)plane LRH - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Sallanches - Bus Stationbus
6h 28m
€131–408
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Sallanchesbus
9h 22m
€143–328

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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1h 29mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Flaine.

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Distance: 1,039.7 km
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Flaine via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Cluses 74 in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Flaine - Flaine Forum via Lyon, Cluses, and Pole Multimodal in around 15h 30m.

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