There are 7 ways to get from Vichy to La Rochelle by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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- Take the train from Vichy to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 4m€76–225Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Vichy to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to La Rochellebus N746
9h 21m€43–154Drive 405.1 km
- Drive from Vichy to La Rochellecar 405.1 km
5h 34m€62–89Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
5h 27m€77–360Train to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Vichy to Clermont Ferrandtrain
- Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CFE - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 42m€123–682Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 21m€79–242Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 3m€80–207
Vichy to La Rochelle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vichy to La Rochelle is to train and bus which costs €40 - €160 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Vichy to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €75 - €360.
No, there is no direct train from Vichy to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nevers and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Vichy and La Rochelle is 567 km. The road distance is 405.1 km.
The best way to get from Vichy to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €75 - €230.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Vichy to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Vichy to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vichy station.
Vichy to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vichy to La Rochelle is 405 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Vichy to La Rochelle.
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What companies run services between Vichy, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Vichy to La Rochelle Ville via Nevers and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 4m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–210
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–600
Flights from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130–750
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Vichy to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–80
Train from Vichy to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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