How to travel from Arras to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Arras and La Rochelle is around 645km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Arras 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 and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to La Rochelle.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance645km (401 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Arras to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Arras and La Rochelle is around 645km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Arras and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras 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 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Arras and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arras and La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Arras and La Rochelle. The distance is around 645km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and La Rochelle

Transport options from Arras to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
€225($225)
every 20 mins681km (423 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 50m
€235($235)
every 20 mins894km (556 miles)
Train to Poitiers, Fly4h 50m
€280($280)
once daily672km (418 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane5hrs
€240($240)
every 20 mins790km (491 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 20m
€145($145)
every 4 hours978km (608 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€125($125)
every 4 hours653km (406 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 30m
€73($73)
once daily662km (411 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, bus9h 10m
€57($57)
4 times a week699km (434 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€115($115)
on demand645km (401 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