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

The cheapest way to get from Melun to La Rochelle is to train and bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melun to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Melun and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Melun to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Pompidou and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare de Lieusaint Moissy, Le Bras de Fer and Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Melun to La Rochelle?

The distance between Melun and La Rochelle is 516 km. The road distance is 453.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Melun to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Melun to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Melun to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 station.

Train or bus from Melun to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Melun to La Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Melun to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Melun to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Can I drive from Melun to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Melun to La Rochelle is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Melun to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Melun to La Rochelle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Melun 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
best
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris Gare de Lyontrain R
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
5h 41m
€83–189
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris Gare de Lyontrain R
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus 723 / ...
9h 52m
€35–71
Drive 453.4 km
1. Drive from Melun to La Rochellecar 453.4 km
4h 45m
€69–100
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris Gare de Lyontrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 19m
€130–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 12m
€35–55
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Melun to Paris Gare de Lyontrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 19m
€130–325

Melun to La Rochelle by bus and train

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5h 41mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.5 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Ecole de Gendarmerie to La Rochelle Ville via Gare de Melun, Melun, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 to La Rochelle - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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