There are 5 ways to get from Valognes to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Valognes to Paris St Lazaretrain 3304 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
6h 53m€137–243Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 12m€18–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Plc Felix Buhot - Desserte Etablissements to Gare Sncfbus 303
- Take the train from Coutances to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
9h 8m€52–95Drive 424.4 km
- Drive from Valognes to La Rochellecar 424.4 km
5h 12m€68–98Train
- Take the train from Valognes to Lisontrain Ter
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
10h 23m€113–214
Valognes to La Rochelle by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valognes to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Valognes to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Valognes to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from VALOGNES Place Félix Buhot and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Cherbourg-Gare and Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Valognes to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Valognes and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Saint-Lazare and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Valognes and La Rochelle is 809 km. The road distance is 424.4 km.
The best way to get from Valognes to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 53m and costs €130 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Valognes to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Valognes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Valognes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valognes station.
The best way to get from Valognes to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 6h 53m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Valognes, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Valognes to La Rochelle Ville via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from VALOGNES Place Félix Buhot to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Cherbourg-Gare and Rennes - Bus Station in around 9h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valognes to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Coutances to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valognes to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Plc Felix Buhot - Desserte Etablissements to Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- contact@capcotentin.fr
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
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Booking & Getting There
Valognes to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Valognes to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valognes to La Rochelle is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Valognes to La Rochelle.
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