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 - €90 and takes 12h 10m.

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 €55 - €300.

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 Gare Routiere I and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

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 Rhône-Alpes Sud and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Valence to La Rochelle?

The distance between Valence and La Rochelle is 588 km. The road distance is 634.2 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 56m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 SNCF Bus, depart from Valence Gare Routiere I 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 TGV Rhône-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 7h 56m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Valence to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Valence to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere 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 634 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m 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

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Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
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1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)LYS - LRH
3h 20m
€58–294
Train
1. Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps081B
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle VilleTgv
7h 56m
€151–343
Bus
1. Take the bus from Valence Gare Routiere I to Saint Etienne Chtx G.RoutiereAutocar
2. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 10m
€61–87
Drive 634.2 km
1. Drive from Valence to La Rochelle634.2 km
8h 5m
€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 Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
6h 12m
€59–211
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
6h 55m
€61–201
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 Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)MRS - LRH
5h 29m
€111–477
Bus via Thiers
1. Take the bus from Valence to Lyon734
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Thiers776 / ...
3. Take the bus from Thiers to La Rochelle
13h 10m
€65–96

Valence to La Rochelle by train

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7h 56mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 588.2 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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, Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence Gare Routiere I to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop in around 12h 10m.

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