How to travel from Metz to La Rochelle, France

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to La Rochelle (LRH).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance792km (492 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and La Rochelle

Transport options from Metz to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
€225($225)
hourly1,207km (750 miles)
Train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane4h 30m
€285($285)
6 times a week816km (507 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
€340($340)
4 times a day1,087km (675 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane5h 55m
€525($530)
4 times a day1,211km (753 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€150($150)
every 20 mins785km (488 miles)
Bus
11h 55m
€46($46)
once daily813km (505 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€140($140)
on demand792km (492 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