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

The cheapest way to get from Montbrison to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 11h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montbrison to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €75 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Montbrison and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Montbrison to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Musée d'Allard and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Montbrison and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Montbrison to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Montbrison and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Etienne Chateaucreux, Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Montbrison to La Rochelle?

The distance between Montbrison and La Rochelle is 974 km. The road distance is 504.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Montbrison to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €130 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Montbrison to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Montbrison to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

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

Montbrison to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.

Train or bus from Montbrison to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Montbrison to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €130 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 11h 39m.

Where does the Montbrison to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Montbrison to La Rochelle train arrive?

Montbrison 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 Montbrison to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Montbrison to La Rochelle is 505 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Montbrison to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Montbrison to La Rochelle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Montbrison 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
best
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy - Palaiseautrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 33m
€137–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 39m
€45–65
Drive 504.7 km
1. Drive from Montbrison to La Rochellecar 504.7 km
6h 36m
€77–111
Train, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Montbrison to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
5h 24m
€77–339
Bus via Naves
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne to Tullebus FlixBus N1157
2. Take the bus from Tulle to La Rochellebus N746
12h 54m
€53–82
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 18m
€84–221
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 59m
€85–196

Montbrison to La Rochelle by train

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8h 33mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 974 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Montbrison, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Montbrison to La Rochelle Ville via St Etienne Chateaucreux, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy - Palaiseau, and Massy Tgv in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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