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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alsace to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs €65 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Alsace to La Rochelle?

The distance between Alsace and La Rochelle is 992 km. The road distance is 854.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Alsace to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Alsace to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Alsace to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train, bus or fly from Alsace to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Alsace to La Rochelle is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 16h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €350 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Alsace to La Rochelle train arrive?

Alsace to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to La Rochelle is 855 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Alsace to La Rochelle.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2567+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 56m
€132–252
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
7h 45m
€60–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 55m
€69–108
Drive 854.7 km
1. Drive from Alsace to La Rochellecar 854.7 km
8h 35m
€130–188
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
6h 49m
€69–266
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SXB - LRH
13h 21m
€197–344
Train to Basel, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 47m
€92–282
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 38m
€78–247

Alsace to La Rochelle by train

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7h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 992.3 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to La Rochelle Ville via Strasbourg in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 55m.

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