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 50m.

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 14m 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. However, there are services departing from Mâcon and arriving at La Rochelle via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

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 31m.

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 13m and costs €90 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 13m and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 12h 50m.

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), train, bus, 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 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 13m
€90–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mâcon to LyonN1709
2. Take the bus from Lyon to La RochelleN746
12h 50m
€47–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Macon Ville to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
3. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
12h 30m
€73–115
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 14m
€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 31m
€66–275
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 3m
€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 45m
€62–234

Mâcon to La Rochelle by bus, train, and subway

33Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.6 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mâcon to La Rochelle via Lyon in around 12h 50m.

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