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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Valence is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Valence is to fly and train which takes 3h 50m and costs €60 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Valence?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Valence station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Valence - Central Bus Station via Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Valence?

The distance between La Rochelle and Valence is 991 km. The road distance is 633.8 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Valence without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from La Rochelle to Valence, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Valence?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Valence is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Valence bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Valence?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Valence is 634 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from La Rochelle to Valence.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Valence?

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Where can I stay near Valence?

There are 839+ hotels available in Valence.

La Rochelle to Valence - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Valence 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 St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTgv
7h 13m
€121–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Valence - Central Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 30m
€58–90
Drive 633.8 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Valence633.8 km
8h 5m
€97–140
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
6h 6m
€59–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rochefort to LyonN746
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Valence VilleTer
13h 52m
€94–167
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
6h 57m
€61–210
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
3h 50m
€61–319
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)NTE - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
8h 7m
€84–286
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LRH - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
5h 41m
€113–477

La Rochelle to Valence by train and bus

16Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 991.2 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Basses Crozettes via St Pierre Des Corps, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Gare De Valence Tgv in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station via Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop in around 12h 30m.

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