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 €60 - €110 and takes 12h 45m.

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 22m and costs €90 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Valence and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Valence station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Valence - Central Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Valence to La Rochelle?

The distance between Valence and La Rochelle is 588 km. The road distance is 626 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 8h and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valence - Central Bus Station.

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

Valence to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.

Train or bus from Valence to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Valence to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Valence to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Valence to La Rochelle bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where does the Valence to La Rochelle train arrive?

Valence to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Valence to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Valence to La Rochelle is 626 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Valence to La Rochelle.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Valence to La Rochelle by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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

Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
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 22m
€91–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 45m
€61–104
Train
1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h
€167–299
Drive 626 km
1. Drive from Valence to La Rochellecar 626 km
8h 20m
€100–145
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
6h 15m
€90–275
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 St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 2m
€91–230
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
5h 34m
€107–371
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from Valence to Toulousebus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus 701
13h 30m
€75–115

Valence to La Rochelle by train

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Distance: 588.2 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Valence Ville to La Rochelle Ville via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and St Pierre Des Corps in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station in around 12h 45m.

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