What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to La Rochelle is to fly which costs €85 - €220 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and arriving at La Rochelle via Madrid Barajas Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

How far is it from Alicante to La Rochelle?

The distance between Alicante and La Rochelle is 896 km. The road distance is 1085.1 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 16h 19m and costs €190 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Alicante to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to La Rochelle bus from?

Alicante to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.

Where do I catch the Alicante to La Rochelle train from?

Alicante to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Alicante to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Alicante to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €85 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €390 and takes 16h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Alicante to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Alicante to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.

Where does the Alicante to La Rochelle train arrive?

Alicante to La Rochelle train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Alicante to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to La Rochelle is 1085 km. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Alicante to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Alicante to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Alicante to La Rochelle - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Alicante to La Rochelle by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train

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Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane ALC - LRH
7h 27m
€86–215
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ALC - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 31m
€81–227
Train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
16h 19m
€194–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - Denia-Mad / ...
2. Take the bus from Madrid Barajas Airport to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721
17h 30m
€111–181
Drive 1,085.1 km
1. Drive from Alicante to La Rochellecar 1,085.1 km
11h 30m
€170–246
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ALC - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 46m
€88–242
Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Take the bus from Vitoria to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
20h 44m
€113–162

Alicante to La Rochelle by train

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16h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 895.7 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and La Rochelle, France?

easyJet and Ryanair fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to La Rochelle Ville via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 16h 19m.

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