The distance between Reims and La Rochelle is around 605km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Reims 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 → Reims if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.
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Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to La Rochelle Ville.
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to La Rochelle.
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There are several options for getting from Reims to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Reims and La Rochelle is around 605km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (322 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Reims and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reims to La Rochelle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Reims and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reims 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 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
TGV inOui run train services between Reims and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Reims and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.
RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Reims and La Rochelle. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to La Rochelle. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Reims and La Rochelle. The distance is around 605km (376 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €230($230) | 5 times a week | 649km (403 miles) |
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane | 4h 40m | €245($245) | 5 times a week | 862km (536 miles) |
Train | 4h 20m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 617km (383 miles) |
Bus | 10h 10m | €37($37) | twice a week | 615km (382 miles) |
Drive | 5h 45m | €82($82) | on demand | 605km (376 miles) |
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.