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

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to La Rochelle is to bus via Zaragoza which costs €45 - €160 and takes 20h.

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 and train which takes 7h 40m and costs €65 - €240.

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 Alicante and arriving at La Rochelle via Valencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

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 via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Alicante to La Rochelle?

The distance between Alicante and La Rochelle is 896 km. The road distance is 1080.3 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 via Barcelona which takes 16h 45m and costs €90 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 31m 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 Alicante 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 8h 31m and costs €95 - €410. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs €90 - €350 and takes 16h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Alicante to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Alicante to La Rochelle bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estació d'Autobusos de València 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 1080 km. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Alicante to La Rochelle.

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

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Alicante to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Alicante to La Rochelle by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
8h 31m
€97–402
Bus via Zaragoza
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus
2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
20h
€48–158
Train via Barcelona
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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
16h 45m
€94–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Valencia to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136
19h 35m
€102–155
Drive 1,080.3 km
1. Drive from Alicante to La Rochellecar 1,080.3 km
11h 35m
€171–247
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane ALC - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 40m
€69–239
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 Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 12m
€75–199
Train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
3. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain Ter
17h 8m
€106–302

Alicante to La Rochelle by train

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16h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 895.7 km
Duration: 8h 31m

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

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to La Rochelle via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne, and Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 16h 45m.

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