There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Vichy by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Vichytrain Ter
6h 43m€97–187Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain Ter / ...
9h 24m€52–103Bus, train via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain Ter
9h 2m€55–107Drive 402.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Vichycar 402.6 km
5h 30m€62–90Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle 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 Vichytrain
8h 9m€133–332Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrandbus N746
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain Ter / ...
10h 11m€55–100Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain
9h 6m€122–297Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain
5h 58m€114–362
La Rochelle to Vichy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Vichy is to bus and train which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Vichy is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Vichy. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Vichy via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Vichy is 564 km. The road distance is 402.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Vichy without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €95 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from La Rochelle to Vichy, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Vichy train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Vichy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Vichy is 403 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from La Rochelle to Vichy.
Book your La Rochelle to Vichy train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Vichy, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Vichy via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Nevers in around 6h 43m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–280
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–310
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–340
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–280
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–220
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- 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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- 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 Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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