There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Valence by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car
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Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
best- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
3h 50m€97–312Bus via Naves
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Tullebus
- Take the bus from Tulle to Saint-Étiennebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus E03
15h 6m€68–108Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
6h 55m€171–334Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 34m€72–132Drive 624.1 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Valencecar 624.1 km
8h 17m€96–139Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, 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-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
6h 1m€115–296Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, 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-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
6h 58m€98–251Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain
5h 18m€108–346Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane NTE - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain
7h 15m€114–349Train via Lyon
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Villetrain Ter
8h 55m€142–293
La Rochelle to Valence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Valence is to bus via Naves which costs €65 - €110 and takes 15h 6m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Valence is to fly and train which takes 3h 50m and costs €95 - €320.
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 Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
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 St Pierre Des Corps and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Valence is 589 km. The road distance is 624.1 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Valence without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €170 - €340.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from La Rochelle to Valence, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Valence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Valence train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Valence is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 12h 34m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Valence, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Valence Ville via St Pierre Des Corps and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–470
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–230
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- 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 St Pierre Des Corps to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120–250
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- 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 La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- 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 - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Tulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Tulle to Saint-Étienne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- Cars Région Ardèche
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Région Ardèche
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Valence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Valence train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Valence is 624 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from La Rochelle to Valence.
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