There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Montauban by bus, train, train (TGV), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain 180A / ...
4h 35m€50–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Montaubanbus N715 / ...
6h 55m€37–63Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain D15 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain 180A / ...
5h 4m€68–139Drive 379.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Montaubancar 379.2 km
3h 41m€60–87Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
5h 49m€99–247Fly 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 Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
10h 2m€132–266
La Rochelle to Montauban by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Montauban is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Montauban is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Montauban. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Montauban via Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Montauban. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Montauban Ville Bourbon via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Montauban is 385 km. The road distance is 379.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Montauban without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 35m and costs €50 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from La Rochelle to Montauban, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Montauban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Montauban train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Montauban is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Montauban, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Montauban Ville Bourbon via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Montauban via Toulouse in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 37m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- €75–280
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €75–280
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €500–950
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €75–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse to Montauban
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Montauban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
La Rochelle to Montauban train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Montauban is 379 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from La Rochelle to Montauban.
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