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

The cheapest way to get from Privas to La Rochelle is to bus via Saint-Étienne which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Privas to La Rochelle is to bus and train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €55 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Privas and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Privas to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Privas Cours Du Palais and arriving at La Rochelle via Valence and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from Privas to La Rochelle?

The distance between Privas and La Rochelle is 1068 km. The road distance is 596 km.

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

The best way to get from Privas to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €160 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Privas to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Privas to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Privas to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €160 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Privas to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Privas to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Privas to La Rochelle is 596 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Privas to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2473+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Privas to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Privas 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 52m
€163–341
Bus, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Privas Cours Du Palais to Valence Gare Routiere Ibus
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
5h 24m
€56–336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Valence to Lyonbus N235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus N746
14h 10m
€63–100
Drive 596 km
1. Drive from Privas to La Rochellecar 596 km
8h 48m
€91–131
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cours-du-Palais to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudbus X73
2. Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 12m
€146–403
Bus via Saint-Étienne
1. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 35m
€56–92
Bus, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Privas Cours Du Palais to Valence Gare Routiere Ibus
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 17m
€63–238
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
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 58m
€64–193
Bus, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the bus from Cours-du-Palais to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudbus
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
6h 45m
€152–548

Privas to La Rochelle by bus and train (TGV)

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8h 52mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,067.9 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Privas Cours Du Palais to La Rochelle Ville via Valence Gare Routiere I, Valence Ville, and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Privas Cours Du Palais to La Rochelle via Valence and Lyon in around 14h 10m.

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