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

The cheapest way to get from Versailles to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Versailles to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Versailles and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Versailles to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Versailles and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Versailles to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Versailles Chantiers and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Versailles to La Rochelle?

The distance between Versailles and La Rochelle is 482 km. The road distance is 460.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Versailles to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Versailles to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

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

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

Versailles to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Train or bus from Versailles to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Versailles to La Rochelle is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Versailles to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Versailles to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Where does the Versailles to La Rochelle train arrive?

Versailles to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.

Can I drive from Versailles to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Versailles to La Rochelle is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Versailles to La Rochelle.

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

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 3048+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Can I share a ride from Versailles to La Rochelle?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Versailles and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Versailles to La Rochelle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Versailles to La Rochelle by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
4h 30m
€73–165
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Versailles to La Rochellerideshare 460.4 km
5h 6m
€23–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Nantesbus 1704
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 24m
€38–67
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CDG - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 44m
€144–331
Drive 460.7 km
1. Drive from Versailles to La Rochellecar 460.7 km
4h 27m
€72–103
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 50m
€137–346

Versailles to La Rochelle by train

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Distance: 481.5 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–160 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hôtel de Ville to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Pont de Sèvres, Paris, and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 8h 24m.

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