How to travel from Amiens to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Amiens and La Rochelle is around 586km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Amiens to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Paris Nord, plane

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Poitiers then fly from Poitiers (PIS) to La Rochelle (LRH).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance596km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Amiens to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between Amiens and La Rochelle is around 586km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Amiens and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Amiens and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amiens and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amiens to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Amiens and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to La Rochelle is Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amiens and La Rochelle. The distance is around 596km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Amiens to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and La Rochelle

Transport options from Amiens to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Nord, plane + 4 similar
4h 15m
€335($335)
hourly586km (364 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€235($235)
4 times a day683km (424 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane5h 45m
€245($245)
every 4 hours896km (557 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 55m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,046km (650 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane6h 30m
€250($250)
4 times a day792km (492 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€105($105)
every 4 hours603km (375 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€37($37)
once daily619km (384 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€105($105)
on demand596km (370 miles)

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Airports near La Rochelle

The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from La Rochelle
PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from La Rochelle