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

The cheapest way to get from Valence to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valence to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs €75 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Valence and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Valence to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Valence and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Valence and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Valence to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Valence to La Rochelle?

The distance between Valence and La Rochelle is 991 km. The road distance is 635.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Valence to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €170 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Valence to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

Valence to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.

Train or bus from Valence to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Valence to La Rochelle is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €170 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Valence to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Valence to La Rochelle train arrive?

Valence to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.

Can I drive from Valence to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Valence to La Rochelle is 635 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Valence to La Rochelle.

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

Book your Valence to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Valence to La Rochelle?

Book your Valence to La Rochelle bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2055+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Valence to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Valence 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 Valence Ville to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 081B
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 19m
€173–339
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valence to Lyonbus N235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 40m
€57–113
Drive 635.3 km
1. Drive from Valence to La Rochellecar 635.3 km
8h 7m
€97–140
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
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
5h 56m
€90–248
Bus via Thiers
1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Micheletbus E03
2. Take the bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Ouest - Plateforme multimodalebus X18
3. Take the bus from Thiers to La Rochellebus
14h 50m
€61–106
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
3h 20m
€75–341
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
4h 44m
€85–352
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
6h 54m
€87–223

Valence to La Rochelle by train

2Weekly Trains

7h 19mAverage Duration

€173Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Valence to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 990.6 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Valence Ville to La Rochelle Ville via St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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