The distance between Metz and La Rochelle is around 785km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Metz 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 Rochelle → Metz if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to La Rochelle (LRH).
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Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to La Rochelle Ville.
Take the bus to Paris and then to La Rochelle.
There are several options for getting from Metz to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Metz and La Rochelle is around 785km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 640km (398 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Metz and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 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 Metz and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Metz and La Rochelle. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to La Rochelle (LRH). instead which will take 4h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Metz and La Rochelle. The distance is around 792km (492 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 20m | €225($225) | hourly | 1,207km (750 miles) |
Train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane | 4h 30m | €285($285) | 6 times a week | 816km (507 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €340($340) | 4 times a day | 1,087km (675 miles) |
Train to Luxembourg, plane | 5h 55m | €525($530) | 4 times a day | 1,211km (753 miles) |
Train | 4h 55m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 785km (488 miles) |
Bus | 11h 55m | €46($46) | once daily | 813km (505 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | €140($140) | on demand | 792km (492 miles) |
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The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.