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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Montbrison is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 11h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Montbrison is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs €80 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Montbrison?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at E. Baune via Châteaucreux Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Montbrison?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Montbrison via Poitiers, Massy - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Montbrison?

The distance between La Rochelle and Montbrison is 977 km. The road distance is 502.6 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Montbrison without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs €120 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from La Rochelle to Montbrison, including transfers.

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

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

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

La Rochelle to Montbrison train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Montbrison?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Montbrison is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs €120 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Montbrison bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Montbrison bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Montbrison train arrive?

La Rochelle to Montbrison train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Montbrison?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Montbrison is 503 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from La Rochelle to Montbrison.

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

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Where can I stay near Montbrison?

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La Rochelle to Montbrison - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Montbrison 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 Poitierstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Poitiers to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
9h 52m
€126–406
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 16m
€45–65
Drive 502.6 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Montbrisoncar 502.6 km
6h 33m
€76–109
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
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 train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
8h 12m
€84–255
Bus via Naves
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Tullebus N746
2. Take the bus from Tulle to Saint-Étiennebus FlixBus N1157
12h 26m
€57–81
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
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 train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
9h 3m
€84–204
Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré 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 St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrisontrain
5h 55m
€82–355

La Rochelle to Montbrison by train

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9h 52mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 977.5 km
Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Montbrison via Poitiers, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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