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 54m and costs €75 - €250.

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 €130 - €340.

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 €130 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 16h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €390 and takes 15h 37m.

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 30m 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?

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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 EstTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
7h 55m
€131–336
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 55m
€72–133
Drive 853.8 km
1. Drive from Alsace to La Rochelle853.8 km
8h 30m
€130–188
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)SXB - LRH
15h 37m
€90–390
Train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to PoitiersTgv
3. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle VilleTer
9h 17m
€126–297
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Tours
3. Take the bus from Tours to La Rochelle723
18h 11m
€74–183
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
7h 47m
€73–207
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
6h 54m
€76–242
Train to Basel, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louis
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BSL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 47m
€96–262
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louis
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 35m
€78–237

Alsace to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 952.4 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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