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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Saclay is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Saclay is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Saclay?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Saclay. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Christ de Saclay via Niort and Gare de Massy-Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Saclay?

The distance between La Rochelle and Saclay is 462 km. The road distance is 448.7 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saclay without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from La Rochelle to Saclay, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Saclay?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Saclay is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Niort, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Saclay bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Saclay bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Niort station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Saclay?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Saclay is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from La Rochelle to Saclay.

Where can I stay near Saclay?

There are 18321+ hotels available in Saclay.

La Rochelle to Saclay - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Saclay 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3h 23m
€45–140
Bus via Niort
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Niortbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Niort to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
7h 44m
€32–75
Drive 448.7 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Saclaycar 448.7 km
4h 11m
€69–99
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NTE - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Le Guichettrain
6h 46m
€110–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5bus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 54m
€35–55
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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BOD - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Le Guichettrain
7h 58m
€109–257

La Rochelle to Saclay by train and bus (TGV)

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3h 23mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 462.4 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Saclay, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from La Rochelle Ville to Massy Tgv twice a week. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Christ de Saclay via Niort, Paris - Massy-Palaiseau, and Gare de Massy-Palaiseau in around 7h 44m.

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