The distance between La Rochelle and Paris is around 462km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Paris 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 Paris → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).
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Take the bus to Orléans and then to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine.
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There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between La Rochelle and Paris is around 462km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 398km (247 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from La Rochelle and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Paris is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Paris. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between La Rochelle and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 55m.
TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Paris. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Paris. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between La Rochelle and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 45m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Paris. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Paris. The distance is around 468km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 55m | €85($85) | every 4 hours | 462km (287 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €210($210) | 5 times a day | 552km (343 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly | 4h 45m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 765km (476 miles) |
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar | 6h 35m | €25($25) | every 20 mins | 477km (297 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | €18($18) | every 20 mins | 477km (297 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €63($63) | on demand | 468km (291 miles) |
The following major airports near Paris offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.