How to travel from Calais to La Rochelle, France
The distance between Calais and La Rochelle is around 688km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Calais 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.
👋 Also check out La Rochelle → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train
Take the train to Lille Flandres then Paris Nord and then to La Rochelle Ville.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Paris and then to La Rochelle.
- Duration11hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and La Rochelle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais 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 €70 ($70) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Calais and La Rochelle is around 688km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Calais and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Calais and La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Calais and La Rochelle. The distance is around 688km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and La Rochelle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 30m | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 783km (486 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 60m | €265($265) | 4 times a week | 835km (519 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5h 25m | €170($170) | 4 times a week | 1,028km (639 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5h 50m | €280($280) | 4 times a week | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 50m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 799km (497 miles) |
| Train via Paris Nord | 6h 35m | €150($150) | twice daily | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train via Paris Nord | 6h 60m | €150($150) | 4 times a day | 775km (482 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11hrs | €70($70) | 4 times a week | 804km (500 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | €95($95) | on demand | 688km (428 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and La Rochelle
Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near La Rochelle
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Laleu Airport (LRH)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from La Rochelle
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from La Rochelle
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from La Rochelle