How to travel from Dunkirk to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Dunkirk and La Rochelle is around 728km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance728km (453 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Dunkirk and La Rochelle is around 728km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (373 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Dunkirk and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk 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 5h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Dunkirk and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and La Rochelle. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk 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 5m.

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 Dunkirk and La Rochelle. The distance is around 728km (453 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and La Rochelle

Transport options from Dunkirk to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 5m
€160($160)
5 times a day754km (469 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 30m
€240($240)
5 times a day806km (501 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5hrs
€150($150)
every 4 hours999km (621 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€155($155)
every 4 hours763km (474 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€34($34)
4 times a day782km (486 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€100($100)
on demand728km (453 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