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

The cheapest way to get from Mâcon to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mâcon to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Mâcon and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Mâcon to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Mâcon and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Mâcon and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Mâcon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Macon Ville and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Mâcon to La Rochelle?

The distance between Mâcon and La Rochelle is 840 km. The road distance is 520.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mâcon to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 12m and costs €90 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Mâcon to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Mâcon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mâcon station.

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

Mâcon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Macon Ville station.

Train or bus from Mâcon to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Mâcon to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 7h 12m and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Mâcon to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mâcon to La Rochelle train arrive?

Mâcon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Mâcon to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Mâcon to La Rochelle is 520 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Mâcon to La Rochelle.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Mâcon to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Mâcon to La Rochelle 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Macon Loche Tgv to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
7h 12m
€90–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mâcon to LyonN1709
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 40m
€47–112
Drive 520.2 km
1. Drive from Mâcon to La Rochelle520.2 km
6h 26m
€81–117
Train, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Perrache
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LYS - LRH
5h 15m
€71–407
Train
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des CorpsTer
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle VilleTgv
9h 44m
€66–275
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tarare to RoanneTer
2. Take the bus from Roanne to La RochelleN746
13h 54m
€66–91
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Perrache
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 4m
€67–259
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Perrache
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
8h 44m
€62–234

Mâcon to La Rochelle by bus, train, and subway

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7h 12mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.6 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Gare Routière to La Rochelle Ville via Loche Gare TGV, Macon Loche Tgv, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mâcon to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Lyon and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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