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

The cheapest way to get from Samoëns to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 16h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Samoëns to La Rochelle is to bus and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Samoëns and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Samoëns to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at La Rochelle via Cluses and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

How far is it from Samoëns to La Rochelle?

The distance between Samoëns and La Rochelle is 1059 km. The road distance is 716.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Samoëns to La Rochelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 3m and costs €160 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Samoëns to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Samoëns to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cluses station.

Train or bus from Samoëns to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Samoëns to La Rochelle is to bus via Lyon which takes 15h 14m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €150 - €350 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Samoëns to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Samoëns to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Samoëns to La Rochelle is 717 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Samoëns to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Samoëns to La Rochelle - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Samoëns to La Rochelle by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus Y02
2. Take the train from Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 3m
€164–476
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 37m
€60–207
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Cluses to Lyonbus Ski72
2. Take the bus from Lyon to La Rochellebus N746
15h 14m
€84–111
Drive 716.9 km
1. Drive from Samoëns to La Rochellecar 716.9 km
8h 34m
€109–157
Bus, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
2. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
7h
€62–320
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Cluses to Massy TGVtrain 081G
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 57m
€159–346
Train
1. Take the train from Cluses to Nantestrain 081G
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain 591A / ...
13h 2m
€119–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluses to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 4m
€66–100
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 56m
€64–212
Bus, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
2. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
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
9h 53m
€69–202
Bus, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
2. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
10h 34m
€70–177
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
6h 7m
€107–340

Samoëns to La Rochelle by bus and train

2Weekly Services

10h 3mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Samoëns to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 1,058.7 km
Duration: 10h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Gare Routière to La Rochelle via Gare Routière, Cluses, and Lyon in around 15h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to La Rochelle Ville via Gare Routière, Cluses, and Massy Tgv in around 10h 57m.

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