There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus 701
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
- Take the bus from MONTAUBAN - Gare SNCF to VILLEFRANCHE-DE-ROUERGUE - Libertébus 812
7h 53m€46–90Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Rodezbus
- Take the bus from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière to VILLEFRANCHE-DE-ROUERGUE - Pl. la Libertébus 203 / ...
10h 34m€44–75Train, bus
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
- Take the bus from MONTAUBAN - Gare SNCF to VILLEFRANCHE-DE-ROUERGUE - Libertébus 812
7h 59m€64–125Drive 384.6 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouerguecar 384.6 km
5h 45m€61–88Train, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Villefranche De Rouerguetrain
7h 45m€96–303Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Villefranche De Rouerguetrain Ter
8h 31m€92–178
La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Villefranche-de-Rouergue. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at VILLEFRANCHE-DE-ROUERGUE - Pl. la Liberté via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Villefranche De Rouergue via Bordeaux St Jean and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Villefranche-de-Rouergue is 465 km. The road distance is 384.6 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 53m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle to Villefranche De Rouergue via Bordeaux St Jean and Toulouse Matabiau in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to VILLEFRANCHE-DE-ROUERGUE - Pl. la Liberté via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 10h 34m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–350
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Villefranche De Rouergue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Villefranche De Rouergue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from La Rochelle to Villefranche-de-Rouergue.
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