The average bus between Metz and La Rochelle takes 13h 25m and the fastest bus takes 11h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Metz to La Rochelle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Metz and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Metz is at 3:20 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 13h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Metz to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
Metz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
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The distance between Metz and La Rochelle is 639.3 km. The road distance is 839 km.
You can take a bus from Metz to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 19m.