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 via Saint-Étienne which costs €45 - €90 and takes 14h 34m.

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 53m and costs €60 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Valence?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Valence. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Valence via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Valence?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Valence. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Valence Ville via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Valence?

The distance between La Rochelle and Valence is 987 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 6h 58m and costs €140 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

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

La Rochelle to Valence train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Valence?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Valence is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h.

Where does the La Rochelle to Valence bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Valence train arrive?

La Rochelle to Valence train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps 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 9m to drive from La Rochelle to Valence.

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

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

Book your La Rochelle to Valence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Valence?

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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 Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Valence Villetrain 081B
6h 58m
€147–345
Bus via Saint-Étienne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus E03
14h 34m
€49–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Lyonbus N746
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Valencebus N235 / ...
12h
€53–90
Drive 633.8 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Valencecar 633.8 km
8h 9m
€99–143
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, 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-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
6h 2m
€76–216
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, 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-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
7h
€78–212
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)plane LRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
3h 53m
€64–308
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Valence Villetrain
8h 13m
€98–246
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)plane LRH - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Valence Villetrain
5h 20m
€130–424

La Rochelle to Valence by train

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6h 58mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 987.1 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Valence Ville via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Valence via Lyon in around 12h.

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