There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Gaillac 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 Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Gaillactrain Ter
6h 26m€88–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Gaillacbus
7h 34m€39–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus 701
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Gaillactrain Ter
7h 14m€44–68Drive 429.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Gaillaccar 429.7 km
4h 25m€68–98Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LRH - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Gaillactrain
6h 47m€182–416Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Gaillactrain
6h 15m€82–279
La Rochelle to Gaillac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Gaillac is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Gaillac is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Gaillac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Gaillac via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Gaillac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Gaillac via Bordeaux St Jean and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Gaillac is 504 km. The road distance is 429.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Gaillac without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from La Rochelle to Gaillac, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Gaillac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Gaillac 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 Gaillac is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Gaillac, Occitanie, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Gaillac via Bordeaux St Jean and Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Gaillac via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €80–400
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €80–400
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–170
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 Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Gaillac
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Gaillac
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Gaillac
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Gaillac
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- 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 Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Gaillac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Gaillac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Gaillac is 430 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from La Rochelle to Gaillac.
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