How to travel from Le Havre to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Le Havre and La Rochelle is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 RochelleLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Paris St Lazare, plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Poitiers then fly from Poitiers (PIS) to La Rochelle (LRH).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then Nantes Haluchère and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance477km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Le Havre and La Rochelle is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to La Rochelle is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre 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 Le Havre and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caen: Gare Routière and Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

NOMAD CARS Calvados, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Havre and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Le Havre and La Rochelle. The distance is around 477km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and La Rochelle

Transport options from Le Havre to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane + 2 similar
5h 5m
€350($350)
hourly681km (423 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
€250($250)
4 times a day782km (486 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 50m
€260($260)
every 4 hours995km (618 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€120($120)
every 4 hours698km (434 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€29($29)
once daily519km (322 miles)
Bus via Dives sur Mer: Gare SNCF9h 35m
€30($30)
once a week545km (339 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€86($86)
on demand477km (296 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