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 €70 - €140 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 - €260.

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 Selestat, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Alsace to La Rochelle?

The distance between Alsace and La Rochelle is 952 km. The road distance is 853.8 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 via Paris which takes 7h 55m and costs €110 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Selestat station.

Train, bus or fly from Alsace to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Alsace to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 7h 55m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 16h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €210 - €350 and takes 16h 41m.

Where does the Alsace to La Rochelle train arrive?

Alsace to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Alsace to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to La Rochelle is 854 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 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Alsace to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 55m
€111–286
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
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
€67–257
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
€70–133
Drive 853.8 km
1. Drive from Alsace to La Rochellecar 853.8 km
8h 35m
€132–191
Train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
9h 18m
€126–287
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Toursbus
3. Take the bus from Tours to La Rochellebus 723
18h 10m
€79–183
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
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 47m
€68–197
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
16h 41m
€210–350
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
€92–287
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 40m
€78–247

Alsace to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 951.9 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Scherwiller to La Rochelle Ville via Selestat, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 55m. 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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