There are 7 ways to get from Roanne 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- Take the train from Roanne to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 121A / ...
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 51m€113–211Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roanne to Lyonbus 747
- Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus N746
12h 5m€56–110Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanne to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 45m€64–128Drive 470.1 km
- Drive from Roanne to La Rochellecar 470.1 km
5h 58m€73–105Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Roanne to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 20m€105–273Train, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Roanne to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
4h 42m€95–356Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Roanne to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 16m€102–238
Roanne to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanne to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Roanne to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €95 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanne to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Roanne and arriving at La Rochelle via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanne to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Roanne and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Roanne and La Rochelle is 623 km. The road distance is 470.1 km.
The best way to get from Roanne to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €110 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Roanne to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Roanne to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roanne station.
Roanne to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Roanne station.
The best way to get from Roanne to La Rochelle is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 5m.
What companies run services between Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Roanne to La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanne to La Rochelle via Lyon in around 12h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–130
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–240
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–310
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Roanne to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Roanne to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Roanne to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Roanne to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Roanne to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Roanne to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanne to La Rochelle is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Roanne to La Rochelle.
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