The distance between Strasbourg and La Rochelle is around 869km (540 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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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Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville.
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Take the train to Poitiers 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 Strasbourg to La Rochelle by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Strasbourg and La Rochelle is around 869km (540 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 722km (449 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Strasbourg and La Rochelle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and La Rochelle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poitiers. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and La Rochelle. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Strasbourg and La Rochelle. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to La Rochelle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Strasbourg and La Rochelle. Buses run twice a week and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to La Rochelle. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to La Rochelle Ville. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Strasbourg and La Rochelle. The distance is around 923km (573 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to La Rochelle is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €245($245) | 5 times a day | 869km (540 miles) |
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train | 4h 35m | €230($230) | every 4 hours | 979km (608 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 921km (572 miles) |
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine + 1 similar | 14h 20m | €56($56) | once daily | 1,058km (657 miles) |
Bus | 16h 20m | €67($67) | twice a week | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Drive | 8h 45m | €125($125) | on demand | 923km (573 miles) |
The following major airports near La Rochelle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.