There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Riom 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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Riom Chatel Guyontrain Ter
6h 51m€109–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 33m€40–66Drive 389.2 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Riomcar 389.2 km
5h 15m€63–91Train, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane NTE - CFE
8h 26m€165–911Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 56m€40–66Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- 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 Riom Chatel Guyontrain
8h 33m€123–320
La Rochelle to Riom by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Riom is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Riom is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Riom. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Gare SNCF via Maison de la Culture. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Riom. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Riom Chatel Guyon via St Pierre Des Corps and Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Riom is 604 km. The road distance is 389.2 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Riom without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from La Rochelle to Riom, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Riom bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Riom train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Riom is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Riom, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Riom Chatel Guyon via St Pierre Des Corps and Nevers in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–850
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–1,000
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–330
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–360
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Riom bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Riom train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Riom is 389 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from La Rochelle to Riom.
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