There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Grenoble by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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.
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
best- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain
4h 18m€101–317Bus via Lyon Airport (LYS)
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus N746
- Take the bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 5m€70–118Train via Paris
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Grenobletrain Tgv
7h 26m€190–336Drive 650.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Grenoblecar 650.1 km
7h 59m€100–144Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain
6h 30m€119–301Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain
7h 27m€103–256Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenobletrain
6h 13m€121–385Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenobletrain Ter
9h 9m€147–283Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne to Grenoblebus FlixBus N706
13h 25m€74–130
La Rochelle to Grenoble by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Grenoble is to bus via Lyon Airport (LYS) which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Grenoble is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs €100 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Grenoble station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Grenoble - Bus Station via Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Grenoble. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Grenoble via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Grenoble is 607 km. The road distance is 650.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Grenoble without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs €190 - €340.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from La Rochelle to Grenoble, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Grenoble bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Grenoble train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Grenoble is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon Airport (LYS), which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 5m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Grenoble, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Grenoble via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Grenoble - Bus Station via Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop in around 12h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–230
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saint-Étienne to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Grenoble bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.
La Rochelle to Grenoble train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Grenoble is 650 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from La Rochelle to Grenoble.
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