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How to get fromVillefranche-sur-Saône to La Rochelleby train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to La Rochelle by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Take the train from Villefranche Sur Saone to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane LYS - LRH
    4h 1m
    €96–306

  2. Bus via Saint-Étienne

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routierebus bus Autocar
    2. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 20m
    €77–137

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 49m
    €165–310

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to La Rochellebus bus N746
    13h 7m
    €81–136

  5. Drive 535.8 km

    1. Drive from Villefranche-sur-Saône to La Rochellecar car 535.8 km
    7h 2m
    €83–119

  6. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LYS - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    6h 44m
    €116–288

  7. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LYS - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    7h 10m
    €98–243

  8. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    9h 15m
    €130–250

Villefranche-sur-Saône to La Rochelle by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Villefranche-sur-Saône, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Villefranche Sur Saone to La Rochelle Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to La Rochelle 5 times a week. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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