How to travel from Paris to La Rochelle, France

The distance between Paris and La Rochelle is around 466km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Paris 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

Take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Bus via Orléans

Take the bus to Orléans and then to La Rochelle.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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Drive

Drive to La Rochelle.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance467km (290 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and La Rochelle

There are several options for getting from Paris to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Paris and La Rochelle is around 466km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 398km (247 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Paris and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and La Rochelle with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between Paris and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Paris and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and La Rochelle with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and La Rochelle. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Paris and La Rochelle. The distance is around 467km (290 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 Paris to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Paris to La Rochelle

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and La Rochelle

Transport options from Paris to La Rochelle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€85($85)
every 4 hours466km (289 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 45m
€210($210)
5 times a day552km (343 miles)
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar
6h 35m
€25($25)
every 20 mins478km (297 miles)
Bus7hrs
€18($18)
every 20 mins478km (297 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€63($63)
on demand467km (290 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