How to travel from La Rochelle to Le Havre, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Le Havre is around 474km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Le Havre 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 Le HavreLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance474km (295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between La Rochelle and Le Havre is around 474km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from La Rochelle and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Le Havre. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Le Havre. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 La Rochelle and Le Havre. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Le Havre. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 474km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from La Rochelle to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Le Havre

Transport options from La Rochelle to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 25m
€120($120)
every 4 hours695km (432 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6hrs
€240($240)
4 times a day782km (486 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane7hrs
€250($250)
every 4 hours996km (619 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 55m
€32($32)
once daily676km (420 miles)
Bus via Tours10h 10m
€36($36)
twice a week695km (432 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€85($85)
on demand474km (295 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre