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- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
7h 42m€175–324Bus via Naves
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Tullebus N746
- Take the bus from Tulle to Saint-Étiennebus FlixBus N1157
12h 6m€56–90Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 56m€63–108Drive 492.8 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Montbrisoncar 492.8 km
6h 42m€76–110Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, 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 Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
7h 39m€105–307Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, 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 Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
8h 37m€104–272Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrisontrain
5h 28m€96–328
La Rochelle to Montbrison by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Montbrison is to bus via Naves which costs €55 - €90 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Montbrison is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs €95 - €330.
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 Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
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 Massy - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Montbrison is 973 km. The road distance is 492.8 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Montbrison without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €170 - €330.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from La Rochelle to Montbrison, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Montbrison bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Montbrison train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Montbrison is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €170 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 56m.
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 Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 9h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–310
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- 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 Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- 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 Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrison
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Tulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tulle to Saint-Étienne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Montbrison bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Montbrison train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Montbrison is 493 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from La Rochelle to Montbrison.
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