How to travel from La Rochelle to Belfort, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Belfort is around 837km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Belfort by train, 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 Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance837km (520 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Belfort

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Belfort by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 5h 50m. 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 €225 ($225).

The distance between La Rochelle and Belfort is around 837km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 630km (392 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from La Rochelle and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Belfort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Belfort. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Belfort-Montbéliard TGV. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Belfort. 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 La Rochelle and Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 La Rochelle and Belfort. The distance is around 837km (520 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Belfort

Transport options from La Rochelle to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 30m
€225($225)
4 times a day920km (572 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5h 10m
€200($200)
every 4 hours994km (617 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 55m
€235($235)
4 times a day1,067km (663 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€170($170)
every 4 hours918km (570 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€150($150)
on demand837km (520 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

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

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort