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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Issoire is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €50 - €100 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Issoire is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Issoire?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Issoire. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Gare SNCF via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Maison de la Culture. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Issoire?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Issoire. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Issoire via St Pierre Des Corps, Nevers and Clermont Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Issoire?

The distance between La Rochelle and Issoire is 653 km. The road distance is 422.3 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Issoire without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €120 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from La Rochelle to Issoire, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Issoire bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Issoire train from?

La Rochelle to Issoire train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Issoire?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Issoire is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Issoire bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Issoire bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Issoire train arrive?

La Rochelle to Issoire train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Issoire?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Issoire is 422 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from La Rochelle to Issoire.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Issoire?

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La Rochelle to Issoire - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Issoire 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
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
7h 42m
€123–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 16m
€49–95
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 50m
€51–99
Drive 422.3 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Issoirecar 422.3 km
5h 59m
€67–96
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane NTE - CFE
8h 28m
€200–1,025
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrandbus N746
10h 5m
€51–92
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain
7h 12m
€132–375
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain
9h 28m
€150–354

La Rochelle to Issoire by train

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 653.1 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Issoire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Issoire via St Pierre Des Corps, Nevers, and Clermont Ferrand in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Issoire via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station, Maison de la Culture, Gare SNCF, and Clermont Ferrand in around 8h 50m.

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